always in rear, ridden and weakened 3 out
keen, close up, tracked leader, 3rd, led 5th, ridden clear approaching 2 out, headed last and one pace
mid-division, ridden soon after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, improved to track leaders 5th, ridden to chase leader briefly approaching 2 out, hit last and one pace
led, headed 5th, remained close up, ridden 3 out, weakened next
held up in touch, ridden and weakened after 3 out
in rear, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, never dangerous
tracked leader, joined leader 4 out, ridden and hit 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in rear, good headway approaching 2 out, soon chased leader, led approaching last, ridden and quickened clear flat
Nonrunner
DOCTOR ROBERT can come out on top here at the main expense of Shut The Bar and Spanish Conquest. Tim Vaughan has got his string in good form at present and our selection Doctor Robert is a case in point. This 4-year-old has won his last two races, most recently with a bit in hand at Fakenham and he looks a good bet to complete the hat-trick. Shut The Bar could be his chief rival as he looked in need of the run on his seasonal reappearance at Fakenham last month and he looks to have a realistic chance on his return to handicap company. Spanish Conquest failed to settle when last seen out at Stratford and he failed to give his true running. He has got a decent strike-rate over hurdles so he can't be ruled out, but he has a bit to prove at present. Mexican Bob has got course and distance form and he should be fit from a couple of recent spins on the flat. Red Kingdom hails from a shrewd yard and a watching brief on the market is advised. However this looks a good opportunity for Doctor Robert to complete the hat-trick and he is put forward as the pick.
Sun Quest 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway and chased leader after 4th, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 11l behind Qozak (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Feb.
Cantabilly (IRE) 22-1 (10-8) In touch, pushed along and lost place 6th, soon behind, 11th of 13, well behind Tritonville Lodge (11-6) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Oct.
Mexican Bob 13-2 (11-5) Held up, mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 11l behind Swampy Blue (9-13) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr '08.
Doctor Robert 5-4fav (11-7) Held up in rear, headway when mistake 6th, went 2nd after 2 out, soon led, ran on, won at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Oct beating Sagarich (11-1) by 5l, 7 ran.
Shut The Bar 9-4 (11-5) Tracked winner to 4th, hit 7th, 2nd again next, ridden after 3 out, no impression last, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Baily Storm (11-5) at Fakenham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Solitary Palm (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Mid-division on outside, ridden and outpaced 3 out, soon behind, beaten when blundered last, 9th of 11, well behind Golden Square (9-13) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Red Kingdom (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 18, 16l behind Outlaw Kid (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Gainsborough's Art (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led to 6th, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 13, well behind Dreams Jewel (11-0) at Stratford 2m ldys hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Oct.
Kashmina 7-2 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, close 3rd last, no extra flat, 4th of 10, 5l behind Zabeel Palace (11-11) at Plumpton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Oct.
Spanish Conquest 7-2fav (10-9) Prominent, disputed lead 6th, led briefly after 3 out, weakened between last 2, 5th of 13, 7l behind Tritonville Lodge (11-6) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Oct.
Dark Energy 33-1 (9-9) Held up, always well in rear, struggling 3 out, last of 12, 21l behind Dani's Girl (9-9) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
