tended to jump left, led, 3 lengths clear and going well when went left, hit and fell 2 out
tracked rival pair, outpaced after 5 out, rallied into 2nd before next, soon ridden, 3 lengths down and looked held when left clear 2 out, driven out
tracked leader, driven after 5 out, soon ridden, lost place before next, no chance with rival pair from 3 out, left modest 2nd 2 out
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Kayf Blanco finally got off the mark over fences at Fakenham a couple of weeks ago and should make another bold bid, despite being raised 7lb. Not many jumpers are switched from Nicky Henderson to Paul Nicholls but KUPATANA is one and still has time on her side. She needs to jump better but has an engine and could take some pegging back if allowed an easy lead. Darcy Ward is tackling fences for the first time but has won a point and could be well treated. Cave Top seems better suited by ground with some give but is still preferred to Jaisalmer of the others.
Kupatana (IRE) Evensfav (11-6) Jumped left, led until bad mistake 6th, chased winner after, no impression before 4 out, mistake last, 2nd of 3, 7l behind Little Miss Poet (11-0) at Ludlow 2m 4f (3) gd in Jan.
Kayf Blanco 3-1jfav (11-11) Tracked leader 1st until 10th, 2nd again 2 out, led before last bend, clear last, easily, won at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Feb beating Valadom (11-12) by 8l, 6 ran.
Jaisalmer (IRE) 16-1 (11-13) In rear, pitched on landing 4th, not fluent next, last 8th, well behind after, 8th of 11, dist behind The Kings Writ (11-11) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Cave Top (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, chased winner from 4 out, no impression, 2nd of 8, 18l behind Ascot De Bruyere (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Darcy Ward (FR) 7-1 (11-6) Led and set steady pace, quickened tempo 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, headed between last 2, lost 2nd approaching the last, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 5, 17l behind Dream Du Grand Val (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (3) gs in Jan.
