raced wide, led to 2nd, chased leaders to before 5th, weakened 3 out
behind, headway 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
in touch, chased leader before 5th, led 3 out, 9 lengths clear next, ridden after last, headed and no extra towards finish
held up, headway to chase leader after 3 out until next, ridden and one pace approaching last
in rear, reminders 4th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader, led 2nd, headed 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders on inside, outpaced 5th, headway under pressure after 3 out, went 9 lengths 2nd next, ridden and kept on from last to lead towards finish
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching next
Nonrunner
Film Festival has not progressed as was expected having been a smart handicapper for John Oxx in the past. Having been acquired since from Michael Halford his form has taken a slight upward curve since front running tactics have been adopted and the quicker surface provides him with a better chance of getting the trip. He is a tentative selection to land this poor contest. Golden Jass finished second in a very poor Fakenham selling hurdle last month, the winner of that contest not being sighted in two contests since. Irish challenger Dippy Duck has displayed some promise but it is very hard to get a grasp on what ground and trip she favours. She appeared to get outpaced in the closing stages but was possibly flattered to get so close to the winners as her rider dictated proceedings from the front. Santera would be another that could get involved after showing some promise two starts back but failed to justify good support last time when her jumping left her down. Film Festival gets the vote in a poor contest.
Film Festival (USA) 4-1fav (11-7) Led, blundered 5th, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 29l behind Stravaigin (10-11) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Goldan Jess (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) In touch, hit 3rd, ridden to challenge 2 out, stayed on under pressure, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Purr (9-8) at Fakenham 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Dippy Duck (IRE) 28-1 (10-9) Led after 1st, quickened clear approaching 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, weakened flat, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Mini Minster (11-0) at Hexham 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Santera (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) Held up mid-division, not fluent 2nd or 3rd, headway under pressure before 3 out, hung right after last, never pace to trouble leaders, 4th of 11, 18l behind Thistle (10-11) at Ludlow 2m cnd sll hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Rhine Rewler 100-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 7th of 8, 49l behind Quillan Hill (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Strathaird (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, pushed along 4th, soon ridden and lost place, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Monroe Gold (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Mar, 13 ran.
Colditz (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, out paced 3 out, 4th and no impression when mistake and unseated rider 2 out in race won by St Pancras (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Mar, 8 ran.
Kalatime (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders to 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 13, well behind Monroe Gold (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Mar.
Kinfayre Boy 100-1 (9-12) Held up, headway 6th, no impression from 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 24, well behind Lily Tara (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Loch Awe 125-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, reminders 4th, lost place approaching 7th, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 49l behind Osolomio (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Tip Toes (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) In touch, mistake, lost place 4th, lost touch 8th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Aberdeen Park (10-10) at Plumpton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Feb, 8 ran.
Devils Delight (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, led, headed 2 out, one pace approaching last, 5th of 13, 12l behind Monroe Gold (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Mar.
