in rear and in touch, fell 2nd
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd from 6th, led before 4 out, fell 3 out
led to 3rd, pushed along before 5 out, ridden after 4 out, left in lead and alone from 3 out
tracked leader, led 3rd, headed before 4 out, ridden before and in 3rd when brought down 3 out
QUITE THE MAN has much the best form but hasn't raced since winning easily at Carlisle back in 2013. However, that may not prove much of a disadvantage given the unreliable nature of today's opposition so he gets a tentative vote. Prosecco got no further than the first over these fences last time when Too Cool To Fool was well beaten but the latter had gone close over track and trip before and may come out best on this occasion. Mwangaza has yet to score over fences in 11 attempts but has slipped down the weights as a consequence.
Quite The Man (IRE) 10-3fav (11-12) In touch in 4th, went 2nd before 2 out, led before last, soon clear, won at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar '13 beating Gleann Na Ndochais (10-12) by 9l, 9 ran.
Prosecco (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Fell 1st, in a race won by Cango (11-12) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Jan, 10 ran.
Too Cool To Fool (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up in rear but in touch, blundered 4th, under pressure when mistake 4 out, soon no impression, modest 4th, 4th of 7, well behind No Deal (11-2) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) hvy in Feb.
Mwangaza (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Grimley Girl (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
