tracked leaders, weakened quickly 4 out, pulled up before next
led, driven along from 4th, ridden, headed 3 out, weakened 2 out
towards rear, ridden, some progress 6th, weakened 3 out
mid-division, closer order 6th, soon ridden, plugged on
held up, behind when ridden 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind from 5th, pulled up before next
in touch, headway 5th, led 3 out, clear 2 out
in touch, some progress approaching 7th, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out
It's Rumoured looks the pick in this race with Ede's and Hansomelle sought as the most likely alternatives. It's Rumoured tends to put up his better performances at this time of the year and with the cheekpieces reapplied this afternoon, it is hoped that they can reawaken his enthusiasm for the task. Ede's is in good heart at present. A winner of races at Plumpton and Warwick in recent weeks, he couldn't be in better form approaching this assignment. Hansomelle is tried in blinkers. She should be fit having had a recent spin on the level. Mount Benger has shown form around this circuit and can go well at a price. Are You There is exposed at plating levels while Dance Hall Diva could be dangerous if securing a soft lead upfront. Not the strongest of races and It's Rumoured wouldn't have to improve greatly in order to take first prize.
Black Cloud 33-1 (10-11) In rear, lost touch from 8th, last of 4, 31l behind Beggars Cap (11-4) at Southwell 2m nov chs (3) gf in Feb.
It's Rumoured 14-1 (11-1) Led to 2nd, remained prominent, weakening when hampered on bend after 4 out, 10th of 17, 37l behind If Only I Knew (9-13) at Leicester 2m amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Jan.
Mount Benger 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, hit 4th, blundered and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Fabulous Jet (11-10) at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Feb, 11 ran.
Just Beware 16-1 (10-7) Behind, under pressure 4th, soon beaten, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Brook No Argument (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Feb, 12 ran.
Valassini 28-1 (10-9) Never a factor, 9th of 13, 32l behind Topflight Wildbird (11-5) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Are You There 25-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden and weakened after 4 out and pulled up at the last in race won by Ede's (10-8) at Plumpton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Ede's 10-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, led 3 out, ridden after 2 out, driven out, won at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Feb beating Glad Big (10-13) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Dance Hall Diva 12-1 (10-10) Soon chasing leaders, hit 6th, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 10l behind Northern Link (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jun '06.
Canni Thinkaar (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Soon tailed off, pulled up before 7th pulled up 4 out in race won by Herald Angel (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs, 18 ran.
Purr 100-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 17, 38l behind If Only I Knew (9-13) at Leicester 2m amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Jan.
Hansomelle (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Mid-division, under pressure 4 out, soon beaten, tailed off, 17th of 19, well behind Lordsbridge (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Feb.
