tracked leaders, went 2nd before 4th, challenging and hit 4 out, weakened after next
held up, headway from 3 out, staying on at one pace and no chance when hit 2 out
in touch, headway to track leader 5th, led 2 out, soon in command, driven out
close up, driven along after 4 out, soon lost place, tailed off
always behind, tailed off
mistake 1st, mid-division, headway under pressure approaching 3 out, driven upsides and every chance 2 out, chased winner after but no impression
always in rear, tailed off when pulled up approaching 3 out
held up, headway going well approaching 3 out, ridden and weakened next
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway after 4 out, chased leaders after 3 out, stayed on one pace from next
led, hit 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened between last 2
chased leaders until weakened after 4 out, tailed off
tracked leader, lost place after 4 out, stayed on again from 2 out
always behind, tailed off 6th
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
Boomshakalaka, Carlitos and Gauvain are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Boomshakalaka. The selection is held in high regard and was a fair second behind Back Among Friends last time. That form looks rock solid in the context of this race and with this better ground also in his favour he will be hard to beat. Carlitos rates the main danger on his latest sixth behind Wichita Lineman and this is certainly easier, so if he is given a soft lead he will not be far away. Gauvain is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Missis Potts but this looks more competitive and his overall profile leaves him with a little to find. Go On Line is well bred and is clearly thought capable of better than he showed on his debut so should be noted in the market. Of the remainder, Heez A Steel is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but for the winner we return to Boomshakalaka.
Boomshakalaka (IRE) 8-13fav (11-2) Tracked winner throughout, weakened approaching last, 2nd of 12, 12l behind Back Among Friends (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
Calusa Caldera (IRE) (12-0) 3rd of 15, 14l behind Johnny's Pride (12-0) at Tinahely 3m ire ptp gs in Jan.
Carlitos 25-1 (11-5) Led, headed approaching 2 out, weakened rapidly, 6th of 11, 32l behind Wichita Lineman (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Jan.
Chimichurri (FR) 25-1 (10-11) In touch, hit 2nd, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 6th of 17, 26l behind Monfils Monfils (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Fountain Fortune 33-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, well behind Pur De Sivola (10-7) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Gauvain (GER) 5-4fav (11-2) In touch, headway 3 out, ridden to chase winner after 2 out, kept on well, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Missis Potts (10-9) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) sft.
Go On Line 5-2 (11-2) Held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon faded, 12th of 16, 39l behind Harrowman (10-9) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Head To Kerry (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and soon no impression, 6th of 12, 10l behind Penzance (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Jan '05.
Heez A Steel (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 3rd, chased winner 2 out, stayed on flat, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Cromwell Court (11-3) at Hexham 2m nh mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Hills Of Aran 33-1 (10-5) Held up, effort 3 out, never on terms, 13th of 28, 15l behind Burntoakboy (9-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs.
Lord of The Bridge (IRE) Mister Lord gelding out of an unraced mare.
Pantalaimon 9-2 (10-12) Raced wide, not fluent 2nd, tracked leaders, led soon after 4 out, headed after next, 3rd and weakening when blundered 2 out, 3rd of 6, well behind Secret Ploy (10-12) at Kempton 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Proud To Present (IRE) 9-4jt-fav (11-4) Took keen hold, made most from 1st, headed well before 2 out, weakened rapidly, 9th of 10, well behind Leo McGarry (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Quarry Town (IRE) 7-4fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, led 7th until after 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next, 3rd of 12, 20l behind Pur De Sivola (10-7) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Rucolino (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, mistake 4th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 7, 37l behind Money Order (11-8) at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Wantage Road (IRE) Evensfav (10-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along 7f out, effort into mid-division 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 10th of 12, well behind Joyryder (11-4) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs.
Hugo Wolf (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Mistake 1st, blundered 7th, always behind, 13th of 15, well behind Duc De Regniere (11-5) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Major Matt (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Keen hold, in touch, mistake 3rd, soon chasing leaders, weakened after 4 out, 10th of 11, well behind Back On Line (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) hvy.
