led to 4th, remained prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, 3rd and ridden when fell 2 out
chased leaders, chased winner from 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace
in touch, went prominent 8th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, kept on well
held up and keen, hit 2nd, ridden and hit 3 out, weakening when badly hampered 2 out, pulled up before last
tracked leader, led 4th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
towards rear, reminders 9th, soon behind and struggling, pulled up after 3f out
held up mid division, pushed along and lost place after 8th, never dangerous
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden next, kept on
held up, headway on outside approaching 6th, soon ridden and outpaced, kept on again from 2 out
A low-grade event, albeit a fairly competitive one, with a number of possible amongst the 11-strong field. The weights are headed by Maraud who has been a little below his best of late but has claims off a mark just 3lb higher compared to his decisive victory at Catterick in November. Win A lot has been struggling to make an impact on the all-weather this winter but had previously shown respectable form over timber including a win in a seller which gives the five-year-old every chance. Brush A King, who stayed on strongly to score at Catterick last month, is likely to show a little improvement for the step up to this trip while Arthurs Kingdom comes here in good heart and remains well treated on the pick of his form despite carrying a 7lb penalty for his recent success at Sedgefield. However, marginal preference is for Martha Reilly who takes a drop in grade having reached the frame on her last two starts. The seven-year-old is suited by both trip and ground so should go well with Mick Fitzgerald on board.
