always behind
towards rear when fell 4th
held up in touch, pushed along from 12th, never dangerous
led to 5th, led again 13th, headed approaching 4 out, regained lead approaching 3 out, no extra when headed final 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway going to 10th, took closer order 13th, outpaced from 4 out
in touch, hit 4 out, one pace
prominent, hit 3rd, soon in rear, reminders approaching 12th, pulled up before 14th
close up, led 5th, headed approaching 11th, weakeneing when unseated rider 3 out
held up in rear, headway to chase leaders from 4 out, no impression from 2 out
prominent, led approaching 11th, headed 13th, ridden to go 2nd 2 out, kept on gamely to lead last 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway approaching 11th, led approaching 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up behind, blundered 7th, soon weakened
TREEHOUSE can land the staying chase with Chernik and Ocarina others to catch the eye. A dour stayer, he ran well over an inadequate three miles at Newcastle and if the going stays on the softer side, the seven-year-old should have conditions very much in his favour. Chernik is quirky. He has won previously over an extended three miles at the course in the past and should not be dismissed lightly despite some unpromising form figures. Ocarina takes a big step up in trip. The two-and-a-half miles that he regularly campaigns over has seemed inadequate for some time. Matmata de Tendron could be very well handicapped these days but has been disappointing. He is 8lb lower than his hurdles mark and the market seemed notably weak on his latest performance at Sedgefield. Lucinda Russell's team have enjoyed a good season so expect to see a bold showing from Master Sebastian. Stagecoach Diamond seems to like life from the front but he has been beaten by some sizeable distances on the last two outings. Top Dressing has not won for some time but as with any Howard Johnson runner at this track, he needs to be watched in the market for any signs of inspiration. Off a light weight, Treehouse is likely to have plenty of supporters this afternoon and we are prepared to row in also.
Master Sebastian 11-1 (11-12) Jumped right, held up towards rear, headway after 4th, outpaced after 4 out, stayed on under pressure flat, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Blazing Diva (10-8) at Newcastle 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb.
Stagecoach Diamond 12-1 (10-0) Led to 2nd, chased leaders, led again 7th, headed 14th, weakened from 5 out, 6th of 16, 34l behind Gidam Gidam (11-0) at Doncaster 4m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Feb.
Top Dressing (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 4 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Quito Du Tresor (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Jan.
Chernik (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, soon lost place, in rear when pulled up after 8th, in a race won by Dark Ben (10-7) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Nov, 9 ran.
Gershwinner (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Mid-division in well grouped field, weakened 15th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Ya I Know (10-2) at Bangor 3m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Feb, 10 ran.
Ocarina (FR) 3-1fav (10-11) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and kept on from 4 out, always held, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Fiftyfive Degrees (11-9) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Coldwells (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway and in touch 13th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 15, 32l behind BallaBriggs (11-12) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Jan.
Darina's Boy 33-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place 11th, soon behind, no danger after, 9th of 15, well behind BallaBriggs (11-12) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Jan.
Treehouse 3-1fav (10-1) Held up in rear, headway when hampered 9th, close up when left 2nd 3 out, one pace flat, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Blazing Diva (10-8) at Newcastle 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb.
Matmata de Tendron (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2 out, 6th of 14, 46l behind French Ties (10-11) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Shulmin 10-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway 5 out, chased leaders 3 out, stayed on to take 3rd, never able to challenge, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Copper's Gold (10-10) at Musselburgh 3m hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Moneylaws (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Behind, stayed on from 4 out, left 4th last, never dangerous, 4th of 14, 19l behind Categorical (11-11) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) hvy in Feb.
