held up in rear, headway to chase winner approaching 3 out until weakened approaching 2 out
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, rallied and effort approaching 2 out, one pace flat
prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, clear between last 2, pushed out
in touch, pushed along and outpaced approaching 3 out, rallied between last 2, stayed on to chase winner towards finish
chased leaders, lost place 6th, rallied approaching 3 out, effort next, no extra flat
PADDY'S TERN looks good enough to defy a seven pound penalty, while both Western Whisky and Newbay Bob are worthy of mention. The selection took advantage of a lenient chase mark when scoring at Towcester last week and connections are keen to take a chance with a penalty before the handicapper has a chance to reassess his rating. If he can reproduce his recent form he is sure to give his supporters another good run for their money. Western Whisky is tough and consistent but will find life tough with top weight to carry. Newbay Bob made all to win at Exeter in February but has since been a little disappointing and the handicapper may have him where he wants him for the time being. Paddy's Tern still looks potentially well treated and is worth staying on the right side of.
Western Whisky (FR) 7-2 (10-13) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 7th, well outpaced by leading pair and beaten from 3 out, blundered 2 out, 4th of 12, 13l behind The Shy Man (11-4) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Mar.
Newbay Bob 13-2 (10-4) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, stayed on but never going pace to challenge, 6th of 13, 33l behind Teeming Rain (10-10) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Mar.
Pacco (FR) 20-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, hit 11th, reminders and lost place 12th, behind from 4 out, 8th of 9, 29l behind Phoenix Des Mottes (9-7) at Southwell 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Son Histoire (FR) 11-2 (11-8) Held up in touch, ridden after 14th, 4th and beaten when mistake 2 out, 4th of 11, 9l behind Go West (11-9) at Warwick 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Montana Gold (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Tracked leader, led 6th, headed approaching 10th, led briefly 11th, blundered 13th, soon reminders, close 4th and well held by leading pair when left 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 5, 23l behind Backfromthecongo (11-9) at Ffos Las 3m hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Barrys Ark (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Held up, always in rear, tailed off, 9th of 17, 48l behind Master Eddy (11-2) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Mar.
Paddy's Tern 3-1fav (10-8) Held up in rear, headway 12th, jumped slowly 4 out, went 2nd after 3 out, led approaching last, driven out, won at Towcester 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) sft in Mar beating Shaking Hands (11-7) by 5l, 7 ran.
