tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, edged left over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, hanging left over 1f out
tracked leaders, shaken up in last over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out
made all, hard pressed from 2f out, held on well
pressed winner, strong challenge final 2f, stayed on, just held
held up in touch in last, raced a bit keenly, effort 3f out, 3rd over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, one pace
Ben Pauling’s stable is in good form and this looks a good opportunity for the once-raced THE COB, who was easy to back at Ffos Las in January but came home strongly and will know more today. Jackson Hill placed at Ballinrobe and Sandown on his first two starts but was a major disappointment when favourite at Plumpton in December, finishing well behind debutant Moroder, though has had wind surgery since. Newcomers Albert George and The Big Yin are probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Albert George Paco Boy gelding out of Avonrose.
Jackson Hill (IRE) 13-8fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, raced wide, headway halfway, chased leaders over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 20 1/4l behind Ishkhara Lady (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 2f (5) sft in Dec.
Moroder (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 9, 15l behind Ishkhara Lady (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 2f (5) sft in Dec.
The Big Yin Malinas gelding out of Bright Spangle.
The Cob (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Keen in touch, headway over 3f out, every chance from over 2f out, kept on same pace towards finish, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Jelski (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m (5) sft in Jan.
