led, clear 4f out until over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra and headed final 100 yards
took keen hold, held up, closer order in mid-division 10f out, headway chasing leaders 6f out, lost 3rd 3f out, weakened quickly, behind and eased well over 1f out, tailed off
chased leader and clear of rest, lost 2nd 6f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
chased clear leading pair, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
took keen hold, held up in rear, 6th and no chance when eased over 1f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway into modest 4th 3f out, no chance with leading trio
chased leaders, went 2nd 6f out, ridden and closed 2f out, stayed on to lead final 100 yards
always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
Nonrunner
Fitzwilly has developed into a consistent and reliable staying handicapper so another solid effort will come as no surprise from the Channon contender despite topweight. Newtown Cross and Tokyo Brown are confirmed two-milers but both have yet to display the best of their form on anything other than artificial surfaces. They will both threaten if doing so. Trip and ground should suit Annaluna who is afforded respect but we'll side with George Baker's RED FOUR. Having displayed progressive hurdling form during the winter, she's expected to improve notably on Flat efforts to date. Last seen on the level when decisively landing a Nottingham amateur riders' handicap last autumn, connections clearly feel she'll handle this significant increase in trip. Market strength would increase confidence in the claims of the Singspiel filly.
Fitzwilly 2-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, chased winner after 3f and clear of chasing group, ridden and no impression when edged left over 1f out, switched right and stayed on in closing stages, never able to challenge, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Suprise Vendor (8-6) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Tokyo Brown (USA) 11-10fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, driven 3f out, ridden to challenge on outside 2f out, kept on and every chance until no extra final 75 yards, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Divea (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Cabuchon (GER) 7-1 (8-7) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on towards finish, 5th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Rowan Ridge (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Annaluna (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed entering final 2f, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Dr Finley (9-1) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
On Stage 7-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ramained on stand side when race split over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 5l behind Ebony Express (11-5) at Windsor 1m 4f am hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct.
Eastern Magic 16-1 (8-3) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Mr Snoozy (9-1) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Ogaritmo 3-1fav (9-8) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 13l behind Newtown Cross (8-4) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
See And Be Seen 5-1 (9-4) Chased leader for 1f, chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon not much room on inside, ridden and one pace in 4th over 1f out, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 10, 10l behind Novel Dancer (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Amberjam (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Dwelt tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, outpaced over 3f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Sir Frank Morgan (8-5) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Be A Rebel 50-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd until halfway, soon in rear, last of 11, well behind Mighty Mambo (9-5) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Red Four 5-2fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Nottingham 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct beating Zinnobar (10-6) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Newtown Cross (IRE) 3-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, led approaching 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Lingfield 2m hacp 0-70 (5) pol beating Honest Strike (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 4 ran.
Studfarmer 66-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and struggling inside final 4f, tailed off, last of 13, 22l behind Icy Blue (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Ponte Di Rosa 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, weakened over 4f out, eased over 1f out, last of 10, well behind Man From Seville (8-11) at Lingfield 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep.
