led, not fluent 7th, headed 13th, lost place before 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, disputed lead before 11th to next, outpaced after 5 out, ridden after 3 out, well held in 3rd from next
held up in rear, fell 1st
never better than mid-division, lost place 11th, no danger after
tracked leaders, challenged 12th, led next, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, driven clear from next, kept on
mid-division, headway and in touch on outside before 11th, lost place next, soon behind, plugged on from 2 out, never a threat
tracked leader to before 11th, weakened 5 out, left well behind before next
chased leaders to 13th, soon outpaced, headway under pressure after 5 out, chased winner before next, ridden after 3 out, never on terms, well held from 2 out
towards rear, modest 6th before 4 out, plugged on from 4 out, never threatened leaders
always behind, jumped slowly 8th, lost touch and pulled up after 10th
behind headway 12th, never reached leaders, weakened 3 out
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Dusky Lark has been found wanting when stepped up to 3m in the past, though his run behind Siruh Du Lac here in December has worked out well. Stamp Your Feet looked beaten when brought down at Ludlow but Quarenta recorded a second win over fences at Warwick last month and Fortunate George could be interesting back over the larger obstacles as he’s rated 7lb higher over hurdles. GARRANE is still seeking a first win over fences but he’s placed twice around here and was only beaten a couple of lengths by Glen Forsa at Chepstow in November when well ahead of Quarenta. Duel At Dawn and For Good Measure have disappointed this season but would also have a chance on their best form with Carlisle third Coningsby probably best of the rest.
Dusky Lark 17-2 (10-7) Led until before 6th, led next, headed 8th, led 5 out, soon headed, one pace and beaten when left disputing 2nd last, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Doitforthevillage (10-10) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Duel At Dawn (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Well in rear, mistake 7th, tailed off 15th, pulled up before 3 out, at Sandown 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
For Good Measure (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, mistake last, stayed on same pace, 6th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Flemcara (10-9) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Stamp Your Feet (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, slow 3rd and 4th, soon lost place, rallied 9th, chased leaders next, brought down 2 out, at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jan.
Coningsby 11-1 (11-9) Led 1st, headed and not fluent 9th, led next, headed last, no impression on winner flat, 3rd of 13, 5 1/4l behind Arthur's Gift (11-12) at Carlisle 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Vice Et Vertu (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Raced wide, chased leaders, hit 4th, behind 7th, never on terms after, 6th of 9, 31 3/4l behind Touch Kick (11-11) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Sandy Beach 18-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 17th, went 3rd from 2 out, stayed on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 15, 7 1/2l behind Dawson City (11-10) at Exeter 3m 7f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Garrane (IRE) 9-2fav (11-5) Prominent, every chance 4 out until last, 3rd and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 6 1/2l behind Billy Bronco (10-10) at Exeter 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Bertie Boru (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) In touch on outside after 2nd, lost place after 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, dist behind Danny Whizzbang (11-9) at Exeter 2m 7f (4) gs in Mar.
Fortunate George (IRE) 17-2 (11-9) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 12, 10 1/2l behind First Drift (11-10) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
You Say What (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, jumped right 5th, never on terms, tailed off 13th, pulled up soon after, at Newbury 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Quarenta (FR) 9-2 (11-7) Waited with in last trio, good headway into 3rd place 14th, went 2nd 4 out, challenging when mistake last, driven and stayed on to lead last strides, won at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Feb beating Global Dream (11-3) by nk, 7 ran.
Socksy (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway after 4 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 6th of 17, dist behind Le Reve (11-12) at Lingfield 3m 5f hcp (3) sft in Feb.
