mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden before last, one pace
led, pushed along after 4th, ridden, headed approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway when jumped left 3 out, soon went 2nd, ridden after 2 out, weakened flat
prominent, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 4th, behind from next, tailed off
held up in rear, not clear run, switched left after 3 out, headway approaching 2 out, went 2nd before last, led flat, stayed on well
took keen hold, soon prominent, chased leader approaching 3rd until before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, behind, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went 3rd last, one pace
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, edged right, led approaching last, headed flat, not quicken
mid-division, dropped rear approaching 4th, never in contention after
prominent, reminder after 3rd, hanging left, weakening when mistake 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, pushed along on outside before 3 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, hit 3rd, led going well before 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, headed before last, weakened flat
tracked leaders, hampered 3 out, soon weakened
in rear, reminders after 3rd, no chance when mistake 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
An intriguing seller with a number of the usual suspects joined by some less familiar names. MONSIEUR has dropped to a favourable mark so we side with him at the principal expense of Safin and Waltham Abbey. The perennial front runner has now dropped to a mark of 90 and while winning isn't something that comes easy, the handicapper has at least given him a feasible chance these days. Safin is much improved over hurdles and on the flat. He has few fitness worries. Waltham Abbey finished second on his only previous foray into this grade. A fair novice on his day, it is surprising that he is yet to win a race. Fortune Point is unreliable and only he will decide if making an effort is a worthwhile pursuit. Grave Doubts would enter the equation if the ground dries out. Fair Shake has only scored once in 19 attempts though is much more at home among the platers. Path To Glory represents a yard who's runners are in fair nick. Doctor Robert is tried under professional handling having shown little for an amateur rider last time out. Phantom Du Lac drops to this level for the first time and with first time blinkers and Tony McCoy aboard, it will be no surprise to see the punters taking more than just a passing interest. Monsieur gets the nod.
Daring Racer (GER) 40-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, not fluent and weakened 2 out, 5th of 12, 32l behind Astrodome (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Fortune Point (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Led to 5th, led 6th, ridden and headed approaching last, left with every chance final 100 yards, held near finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Tooka (10-8) at Towcester 2m 3f Ladies sell hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Danish Monarch 100-1 (11-3) In touch, mistake 2nd, weakening when fell 4 out, in a race won by Conny Nobel (10-5) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Waltham Abbey 9-2fav (11-3) Held up in rear, ridden and well beaten after 3 out, 11th of 17, 28l behind Wardington Lad (11-7) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Little Rort (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, weakened 6th, pulled up before next, in a race won by Dizzy Future (11-4) at Hereford 3m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd, 18 ran.
Grave Doubts 25-1 (10-10) Held up, mistake 3rd, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, soon held, 4th of 15, 11l behind Ruby Crown (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Path To Glory 9-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, reminders 4th, headway next, ridden before 7th, weakened next, 6th of 7, well behind Lilac (10-7) at Fakenham 2m 4f sell hdl (5) gd.
Fair Shake (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Behind, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Silver Bank (10-6) at Hereford 2m 1f nov sell hdl (5) gd.
Doctor Robert 5-1 (10-0) Prominent, raced keenly, jumped right 1st and 3rd, ridden and weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Tooka (10-8) at Towcester 2m 3f Ladies sell hdl (5) gd in Mar, 13 ran.
Jomelamin 8-1 (10-2) Held up, lost touch from 7th, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Battlefield (10-12) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd, 10 ran.
Phamtom du Lac (FR) 33-1 (11-9) In touch, weakening when hampered 7th, tailed off when mistake 2 out, 10th of 16, well behind Quiny Boy (11-9) at Stratford 2m 3f 4yo cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Mar.
Decree Nisi 50-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4th, soon tailed off, last of 10, well behind Mount Benger (11-2) at Chepstow 2m clm hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Safin (GER) 7-2 (10-10) Held up, in touch, smooth headway 3 out, led approaching 2 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-85 (5) hvy in Feb beating Glimmer of Light (10-9) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Dance Hall Diva 16-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, ridden and headway to lead briefly 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 2nd of 5, 16l behind Ede's (11-0) at Plumpton 2m hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Mar '08.
Solar Rock (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, reminders and in rear from 3rd, behind when blundered 5th, pulled up before next, in a race won by Luccombe Bay (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov stks (4) gd, 6 ran.
Wondersobright (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Led, headed after 3 out, weakened quickly, 7th of 10, 32l behind Senor Shane (10-8) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Monsieur (FR) 25-1 (10-13) Always in rear, 8th of 18, 33l behind Ptibaby (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Snow Patrol 100-1 (10-5) Prominent, raced keenly, weakened approaching 8th, 8th of 17, well behind Theatrical Moment (11-10) at Towcester 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar.
