held up, headway and in touch 7th, ridden 3 out, went 3rd next, kept on same pace, no impression
mid-division, lost place 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders to 12th, soon weakened, tailed off
always behind, never dangerous
in touch, went 2nd 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and kept on until headed last, no extra towards finish
chased leaders to 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
always behind
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, kept on approaching last, never nearer
tracked leader, led 10th, headed 2 out, driven and stayed on well to lead again flat, held on
led, headed 10th, outpaced 4 out, no impression from next
went prominent 6th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened next
blundered 1st, mid-division, reminders 3rd, hit 6th and 10th, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
Whatcanyasay may be able to find sufficient improvement to confirm recent form with Physical Force and to get the better of his other rivals. The selection has risen almost 20lbs since winning this race last year but a second course and distance success on his latest start indicates that his improvement has shown no signs of abating. Physical Force is 2lbs better off for half a length but Evelyn Slack's gelding knows where the line is and is preferred. Northern Quest is another progressive sort with excellent claims and a 9lb rise may not be enough to collar him. Good ground or faster suits him ideally and he holds a leading chance. Market support for some of these would make them of interest with Deja Vu, Solarias Quest and Jeringa three from that category whilst Izzykeen has to be on the short-list with the yard going well and conditions to suit. Competitive fare but we'll stick with Whatcanyasay.
Categorical 10-1 (11-12) Held up, headway approaching 10th, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, kept on from 2 out, 5th of 8, 5l behind Whatcanyasay (9-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Croghillpenny (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Led before 2nd, headed when slight mistake and reminders 7th, led again 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 16, 41l behind Canadian Sunset (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb.
Yankee Holiday (IRE) 11-2 (10-4) Led, headed 8th, weakened quickly next, 7th of 8, 44l behind Randwick Roar (11-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Feb.
Count The Cost (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, weakened 10th, 4th of 6, 22l behind Crathorne (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Northern Quest (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 3rd, made rest, clear 2 out, ridden and kept on flat, won at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd beating Stagecoach Amber (11-6) by 4l, 10 ran.
Jeringa 11-2 (11-0) Led, headed 3 out, weakenede quickly and pulled up at the last in race won by Almire Du Lia (11-4) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Feb, 10 ran.
Deja Vu (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Held up, in touch when fell at the 11th in race won by Whatcanyasay (9-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf, 8 ran.
Nelliedonethat (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, 9th of 18, 18l behind Garryowen Star (10-3) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 0-109 gs in Nov.
Izzykeen 5-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 4 out, left 3rd approaching 3 out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 10l behind Springaway (10-0) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Physical Force 7-2 (10-7) Led, ridden 2 out, no extra when headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Whatcanyasay (9-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Whatcanyasay 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, hit 10th, chased leader from 2 out, challenged last, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf beating Physical Force (10-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Solarias Quest 28-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 7th, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 15, 16l behind Atouchbetweenacara (11-11) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Mr Twins (ARG) 66-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Jimmy Bond (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy, 8 ran.
General Alarm 7-4fav (11-5) Keen, led after 2nd, clear 3rd, mistake 14th, headed and jumped right 4 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 8, 22l behind Red Brook Lad (12-0) at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) gd in Feb.
Sands Rising 16-1 (11-1) In rear, ridden 3 out, stayed on from next, 4th of 8, 4l behind Whatcanyasay (9-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
