behind, lost action and pulled up after 4 out
always prominent, led 2nd, strongly challenged from 3 out, headed last, kept on under pressure
held up in rear, beaten 4 out
chased leaders, weakened before 3 out
tracked leader, weakened after 4 out
led until 2nd, remained prominent, every chance 3 out, led last, ran on (2 hurdles omitted)
mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, never a threat
chased leaders, driven to challenge 2 out, stayed on well
mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, weakened 2 out
in touch, lost place before 2nd, rallied 2 out, no impression
chased leaders, effort when mistake 3 out, no extra approaching last
Fanfaron Dino raced freely and hung right-handed on his hurdling debut here six weeks ago so it’s no surprise to see headgear applied. He is capable of better but Jack Valentine already has an official rating of 114 and probably sets the standard. Venetia Williams’ maiden hasn’t really looked like winning in four races so far, however, so is vulnerable at the likely odds. MILLE SUSSURRI is a brother to winning stayer Supreme Escape so will improve when tackling further but a switch to hurdling should see him leave his bumper form well behind and the booking of Richard Johnson is a positive. Jobesgreen Lad is a possible improver and may be best of the rest.
Adams Star (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders, 6th of 13, 16 1/4l behind Garry Clermont (11-9) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Bonanza Sam 150-1 (11-4) Made most to 4th, close up, driven and lost place before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Southfield Harvest (11-4) at Ludlow 3m mdn (4) sft in Feb.
Cannie Lad 100-1 (11-3) Last pair, reminder after 6th, mistake and weakened 3 out, tailed off, last of 5, 31 1/4l behind Notre Pari (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) sft in Feb.
Cardiff Bay 66-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, not fluent 3rd, behind from 3 out, soon pulled up, at Chepstow 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Fanfaron Dino (FR) 3-1 (11-4) Raced keenly, chased leaders on outside, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 16, 25 3/4l behind Gustavian (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (4) hvy in Jan.
Gorcombe's Rascal 200-1 (11-0) Held up, beaten 4 out, 12th of 13, dist behind Big Bresil (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f (4) hvy in Feb.
Jack Valentine (IRE) 13-8fav (11-4) Led, ridden and headed last, weakened flat, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Darsi In The Park (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) hvy in Feb.
Jobesgreen Lad 80-1 (11-4) Held up, hit 3rd, effort before 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 5th of 8, 34 1/4l behind Eden Du Houx (11-4) at Chepstow 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Mille Sussurri (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Raced keenly in 3rd place, 7th and well beaten final 100 yards, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Tile Tapper (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Shutthegate (IRE) 150-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division on outside, kept on same pace from 3 out, never near to challenge, 9th of 13, 21 3/4l behind Garry Clermont (11-9) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Tommie Beau (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) With leaders, every chance over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Threeunderthrufive (11-2) at Chepstow 2m (5) hvy in Jan.
Innerpickle 33-1 (10-12) Held up, closed from 4th, chased front pair before 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 7, 26 1/4l behind Blacko (11-4) at Warwick 2m (4) sft in Jan.
