led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon hung left and weakened from last
always behind
tracked leader until weakened 5th, soon tailed off
tracked leader until weakened quickly 6th, pulled up before next
mid-division, smooth headway to lead 3 out, driven clear from last
tracked leader, ridden and weakened from 3 out
towards rear, ridden after 6th and soon beaten
Ocarina has improved with each start, running a decent second to Bedlam Boy at Hexham last time, and with further improvement anticipated he gets the vote to go one better here at the main expense of Mr Guppy and Frankie Figg. The last mentioned has given little real cause of optimism so far but Howard Johnson's gelding drops back in distance today which may well help his cause. Reckless Venture ran better at Newcastle last time and would have claims on that form but his earlier form leaves something to be desired. Ramsden Boy gave no real encouragement first time out, while Liz's Dream would need to improve on his debut form to trouble the judge. Mr Guppy showed some promise in bumpers and has to be considered but Ocarina looks to be going the right way and is preferred.
Frankie Figg (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, short lived effort between last 2, no impression approaching last, 4th of 9, well behind Chief Dan George (11-0) at Hexham 3m mdn hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Liz's Dream 11-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, jumped left 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 11, 13l behind Top Dressing (11-2) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Master Bury 100-1 (10-10) Held up, weakened when mistake 4th, 7th of 10, well behind Tyson (11-0) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Mr Guppy (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Led, ridden over 4f out, headed 2f out, soon no impression, 3rd of 15, 19l behind Theatrical Moment (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Ramsden Boy (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) In touch, mistake 4th, effort 3 out, no impression, 5th of 17, 25l behind Double Eagle (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Reckless Venture (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, one pace from next, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Top Dressing (11-2) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Selection Box (IRE) (12-0) fell in race won by Mister Lucky (12-0) at Maralin 3m ire ptp sft in Feb, 15 ran.
Seeking Fame (IRE) Glacial Storm mare out of winning chaser Seeking Gold.
Ocarina (FR) 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd between last 2, ridden, outpaced approaching last, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 18l behind Bedlam Boy (11-3) at Hexham 2m nh mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
