led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on at same pace inside final furlong
held up in midfield, pushed along and switched towards inside rail over 2f out, led over 1f out, faced challenge final 110 yards, ran on towards finish
prominent, ridden for effort over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, challenged but lacked pace of winner final 110 yards
Michael Dods looks to have a found a good opportunity for DANIELSFLYER to land a hat-trick. The seven-year-old is 4lb higher than when scoring at Redcar last time but Be Proud has done all his winning over 5f at Newcastle so far and the remaining pair return to action. Dual novice winner Hong Kong Harry was well beaten on his handicap debut at the end of last year though remains unexposed while the selections’ stablemate Get Knotted will improve for the outing having failed to win last season.
Danielsflyer (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) In touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead close home, won at Redcar 7f hcp (4) gf in Apr beating National League (9-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Get Knotted (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 12th of 19, 8 1/4l behind Zip (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Hong Kong Harry (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Dwelt in rear, ridden 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 6th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Stone Soldier (9-7) at Southwell 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Be Proud (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Held up off the pace in last trio, never on terms, 6th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Kind Review (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (3) pol in Feb.