chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, left in lead 2 out, kept on well
chased leaders, led 8th, headed 4 out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and hit rail before 4 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, mistake and outpaced 5 out, kept on, no impression from next
towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden and disputing lead when hampered 2 out, one pace
held up in rear, headway to lead 4 out, three lengths up when fell 2 out
led, blundered 3rd, headed 8th, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden 5 out, no impression
held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, left a poor 4th 2 out, no impression
chased leaders, every chance 4 out, left 3rd 2 out, no impression
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Lauderdale, Lantern Lad and Mulkev Prince and the vote is given to Lantern Lad. The selection won well last time out when defeating Mikasa and although he has a penalty for that win he won with plenty in hand and with conditions again to suit he will be hard to beat. Lauderdale rates the main danger but he just gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him when second behind Jericho but his best form is over a shorter trip and for that reason he is opposed. Mulkev Prince is another worthy of respect as he goes well in small fields but he is best when allowed to dominate and with Lauderdale in the field that does not seem likely and for that reason he is opposed. Thorntoun House has dropped to a handy mark and ran as if about to hit form when fourth behind Double You Cubed but he is far from consistent so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Brave Lord is from a shrewd yard and has dropped to a handy mark so is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Lantern Lad.
Lauderdale 4-1 Led to 1st, chased leader until 4 out, soon ridden, kept on to chase leader last, no impression, 2nd of 6, 11l behind Jericho III at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gs in Jan.
Mulkev Prince (IRE) 10-1 Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 8th of 10, 41l behind Jericho III at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-100 (F) sft.
Jansue Charlie 200-1 Chased leaders, pushed along 14th, weakened from 5 out, 5th of 6, 42l behind Hirvine at Newcastle 3m nov chs (C) gs in Jan.
Wilful Lord (IRE) 33-1 Held up towards rear, mistake 5th, hit 8th, never on terms, 8th of 10, 15l behind Willie The Fish at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (F) sft in Jan.
Thorntoun House (IRE) 20-1 Led to 10th, stumbled badly 11th, soon weakened, 4th of 6, well behind Double You Cubed at Ayr 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Jan.
Rockerfella Lad (IRE) 10-1 Took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 6th of 8, 41l behind Polar Gunner at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-90 (F) sft in Jan.
