took keen hold, led 2nd to 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up after 11th
mid-division, headway after 8th, ridden after 11th, chased winner and mistake 3 out, jumped right 2 out, no impression
reminders after 3rd, always in rear
in touch, led 8th, not fluent 9th, headed after 11th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, headway 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakening when blundered 2 out
in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, dismounted
always prominent, led after 11th, ridden approaching 2 out, clear last, stayed on
held up, effort 9th, weakened 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led to 2nd, prominent, pecked 5th, not fluent 7th, weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
chased leaders, lost place 5th, in rear when not fluent 6th, pulled up after 8th
in touch, mistakes 3rd and 7th, ridden after 11th, one pace and no impression from 2 out
mid-division, headway 9th, mistake 11th, stayed on same pace from 2 out
behind, tailed off 4th, fell last
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Irish raider Tip On could be of interest stepping up in distance here but the son of Anshan is far from certain to stay this far and a safer option looks to be Ballyboley, with Boysterous rated the pick of the remainder. The selection is lightly raced for a nine-year-old but his form is solid and, while he has yet to race on a surface this fast, there is no reason why the son of Roselier should not handle the conditions and he gets the vote. A market move for Golden Parachute would be of interest, while stablemate Farmer Tom similarly needs to improve but is entitled to do so after just three starts. Gawrosz was well held in a seller on his hurdling debut, while Hidden Jem showed little sign of ability in two starts in bumpers in Ireland but now makes his debut for Jonjo O'Neill. Boysterous has shown signs of ability and has to be respected over a trip that should suit but preference is for Ballyboley.
Ballyboley (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Chased leaders, lost place and mistake 9th, reminders and weakened 14th, tailed off when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Bannister Lane (10-2) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy in Feb, 7 ran.
Boysterous (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, behind from 7th, 6th of 15, 40l behind Jump Jet (11-1) at Stratford 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gs.
Chigorin 22-1 (11-5) Chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened, 13th of 19, well behind Nike Walker (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Farmer Tom (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Keen close up, lost place 5th, hit next, struggling from 7th, 7th of 8, well behind Tarotino (11-9) at Fakenham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Gawrosz (POL) 25-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Kildee Lass (10-0) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (4) sft in Dec, 8 ran.
Golden Parachute (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, hit 6th, ridden 7th, weakened next, 10th of 16, well behind Shannon Springs (11-4) at Ludlow 3m mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Hidden Jem (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Always behind, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Arbor Supreme (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m nhf sft in Jan.
Tip On (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, ridden to go moderate 4th before straight, 3rd 2 out, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 19, 16l behind Bad Day Bad Day (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
