Nostringsattached can win on his racecourse debut at the expense of Jazz City and Philanthropist. The selection comes form the in form Jacksdaw Castle team whose horses seem in good fettle at present. This does not look the best of novice events therefore as long as he jumps well enough on his first outing in puplic then he must have a live chance. Jazz City has experience under his belt but is still winless after six runs. His latest performance did catch the eye when third to My Turn Now at Taunton. He looks an improving type but always seems to find one too good which may be the case once again today. Philanthropist ran slightly disappointingly on his racecourse debut finishing ninth of twelve at Chepstow. This looks an easier race so he would have to be respected but further improvement will be needed. So for the winner we return to Nostringattached.
Bidoski 100-1 (10-7) Always in rear, 10th of 11, well behind Cave Hill (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Nov.
Castlemainevillage (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear and keen, closer order after 4th, weakened after 6th, 8th of 15, 43l behind Khasab (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Constantius 40-1 (11-5) Always behind, 12th of 16, 32l behind French Saulaie (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Jazz City 9-1 (10-9) Prominent, ridden 3 out, one pace after, 3rd of 13, 19l behind My Turn Now (11-6) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) sft in Dec.
Lucozade 100-1 (11-4) In rear, keen, never a factor, 14th of 16, well behind American Cricket (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Nostringsattached (IRE) Un Desperado gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Manesbil.
Rockwithacaveman (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) In touch, lost place 4th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by City Streets (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Madam Blaze 18-1 (10-11) In touch, weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off pulled up at the last in race won by Glinton (11-9) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
