prominent, chased winner approaching 3 out, kept on from last, no extra near finish
held up, headway halfway, led approaching 3 out, kept on well
behind, struggling 4 out
led and keen, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
always behind
prominent, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out
prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, in 5th and no impression when blundered and unseated rider 2 out
chased leeaders and keen, ridden approaching 3 out, outpaced from next
in touch, outpaced 4 out, rallied 2 out, kept on towards finish
OLEOLAT is chanced at the likely odds with Nelson Du Ronceray and Solway Sunset others to make our shortlist. Far from disgraced in his most recent appearance at the track, there was a little each-way interest beforehand and having demonstrated form over further, there is less likelihood of stamina concerns coming into play. Nelson Du Ronceray sets a fair standard. The handicapper has been a little cheeky in stepping him up 3lb for a recent placing but he is still potentially very well treated on earlier form. Solway Sunset is another for whom longer distances have ordinarily been the norm. He goes well for his claiming pilot. James Ewart's stable have been in good form so don't discount Open de L'Isle even with his moderate form figures this term. Stainley is first time visor in an attempt to rediscover his latent talent. Oleolat is selected in a race that makes limited betting appeal.
Open de L'Isle (FR) 8-1 (11-0) In touch, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on well towards finish, 5th of 15, 3l behind Prosecco (10-9) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Jan.
Nelson du Ronceray (FR) 11-1 (10-8) Held up, headway and hit 5th, challenged 3 out, every chance last, one pace flat, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Prosecco (10-9) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Jan.
Sandy's Legend (USA) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden 10th, weakened 4 out, 5th of 13, 30l behind Oscar Jack (11-1) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Stainley (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Led until after 3rd, lost place and behind 7th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Strobe (9-13) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd, 14 ran.
Kid'z'play (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, 10th of 14, well behind Kempski (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Oleolat (FR) 14-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, weakened from last, 4th of 14, 12l behind Kempski (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Solway Sunset 5-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 4 out, ridden approaching next, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 8l behind Soul Angel (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Ethan's Star (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Led until headed and stayed prominent halfway, blundered 8th, ridden after 4 out and gradually weakened, 11th of 15, well behind Percutant (11-7) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Ardesia (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Always behind, 14th of 20, well behind Elite Land (11-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Quiny Boy (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Hit 6th, always towards rear, 9th of 17, 38l behind Award Winner (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
