tracked leaders, effort 3 out, every chance next, ridden and one pace approaching last
in touch, pushed along 8th, outpaced 4 out, soon beaten
tracked leader, led after 4 out, hard pressed from next, ridden and held on flat
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 4 out, soon weakened
sedate pace, quickened halfway, headed after 4 out, weakened 2 out
held up, headway to challenge 4 out, every chance from next, ridden, just held flat
behind, lost touch 4 out, soon tailed off, virtually pulled up flat
Nonrunner
Carl Llewellyn has his stable in cracking form at present and Bradley Boy looks a horse with a future, however we will take him on today in favour of Arctic Echo, with Chief Dan George and Negus De Beaumont just two others with claims in this strong renewal. The selection wasn't tested when sauntering to victory on New Years Day and looks one sure to appreciate the test of stamina today. He relished the step in distance last time out and looks to have a bright future as a hurdler, before going on to chasing. Chief Dan George comes here chasing a hat-trick having shown improved form this season, however this is miles tougher so he is passed over. As is All For Luck who got off the mark at the third attempt last month and looks progressive. However he would need to improve again to trouble the judge here, so perhaps of more interest is Ferdy Murphy's Negus De Beaumont. He comes here chasing a five-timer and looks a fine prospect for staying events in the future. He was seen to best effect over an extra three furlongs at Sedgefield and looks assured to finish well up the hill. However he is up against some very smart animals today so is reluctantly opposed, and so we return to Arctic Echo as our selection.
Bradley Boy (IRE) 4-6fav (11-4) Tracked clear leader, headway after 5th, hit 6th, led after next, soon clear, pushed out, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Nov beating Sundarbob (10-12) by 26l, 8 ran.
Arctic Echo 6-4fav (11-10) Tracked leader, hit 3 out, soon led, clear approaching next, easily, won at Catterick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan beating Ellerslie George (11-4) by 13l, 4 ran.
Chief Dan George (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching last, driven out, won at Ayr 2m 5f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec beating Double Default (10-12) by 2l, 10 ran.
Negus de Beaumont (FR) 15-8fav (11-12) Held up, ridden and headway after 4 out, led run-in, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Dec beating Young Lorcan (10-7) by 5l, 11 ran.
All For Luck (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Always prominent, led 6th, stayed on strongly, won at Wetherby 2m 7f nh mdn hdl (5) hvy in Jan beating Unowatimeen (11-7) by 15l, 12 ran.
Fastaffaran (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 9th, led approaching 3 out, hung left run-in, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Allegedly So (10-12) at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Point Rouge (FR) 3-1 (10-12) Led, headed when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 13, well behind River Logic (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Mr Strachan (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders after 4 out, outpaced next, stayed on from last, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Anglicisme (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
