always prominent on outside, led 2nd to before 4th, led again 8th, headed briefly before 3 out, ridden after next, kept on well
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner after 3 out, one pace next, kept on, no impression in 3rd flat
mid-division on outside, pushed along after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, never going pace to challenge
held up behind, headway 4 out, driven to chase leaders before next, soon ridden and weakened, behind when pulled up approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, driven and lost place before 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off
held up behind, smooth headway before 3 out, driven and outpaced soon after, switched inside and ridden next, stayed on to chase winner flat, always held
led to 2nd, led again before 4th, headed 8th, soon pushed along, led again briefly before 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from next
mid-division on inside, tracked leaders 6th, driven and lost place before 3 out, soon ridden, well beaten before next
mid-division, tracked leaders 6th, driven and lost place before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
NonRunner
This is a competitive handicap but Taxmeifyoucan has strong claims having already won twice this term. Better Getalong has been quite highly tried since winning on this card two years ago and wasn’t beaten far at Haydock on his reappearance but Fine Rightly hasn’t raced since third in this 12 months ago when ahead of One For Harry. Portrush Ted and course and distance winner King Of Fashion have even longer absences to overcome so this looks a good opportunity for ETERNALLY YOURS (NAP), who has been lightly raced and needed the run when third at Carlisle in November.
Portrush Ted (IRE) 2-9fav (10-12) Led until after 3rd, chased leader, not fluent next, challenged 3 out, soon led, pushed clear before 2 out, easily, won at Perth 3m (4) gd in Aug beating Motueka (11-4) by 17l, 4 ran.
Better Getalong (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden and beaten 2 out, weakened, 5th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Newtown Boy (11-4) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Taxmeifyoucan (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Held up in rear, close up on outside after 3 out, ridden before next, hung right and stayed on to challenge after last, led towards finish, won at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Dec beating Presence Felt (10-5) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Fine Rightly (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Raced keenly, held up last in main group, dropped to last at 4th, pushed along before 3 out, headway under pressure between last 2, went 3rd and kept on well run-in, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Aye Right (10-12) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Eternally Yours 7-2 (10-6) Held up towards rear, went 3rd 3 out, kept on and no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 9, 19 1/2l behind Bordeaux Bill (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Grand Morning 15-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, pulled hard and looked awkward ride, lost place 7th, struggling 12th, closed 4 out, weakened after next, last of 4, 22 3/4l behind Claud And Goldie (10-10) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
One For Harry (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chased leader, slight lead on inside after 4 out until ridden approaching next, chased leaders, weakened 2 out, 6th of 8, 31l behind Sakhee's City (11-8) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
King Of Fashion (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway when not much room before 3 out, beaten 2 out, mistake last, 11th of 13, dist behind Black Sam Bella (11-5) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in May.
Strong Economy (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Behind, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, never on terms, 3rd of 9, 8 1/4l behind Trongate (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Ryedale Racer 13-2 (11-2) Led until after 4 out, weakened soon after, tailed off when mistake 3 out, pulled up before next, at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
