chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
behind, headway, outside, hung left over 1f out, driven, stayed on final furlong, not paced to reach leaders
held up mid-division, headway on outside to chase easy winner over 1f out, no impression
led, ridden, headed 2f out, soon beaten
keen hold, tracked leaders, led going well 2f out, soon quickened, clear easily
chased leaders, ridden when hampered on inside 2f out, weakened soon after
always behind
slowly away, behind, one pace, no chance when hampered approaching final furlong
in touch, headway under pressure to chase leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, driven on outside 2f out, soon beaten
held up in mid-division, ridden, no impression on leaders final 2f
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, but no chance with winner
behind until moderate headway final furlong, no danger
The most competitive race of the day with Pillars Of Wisdom, Pride Of Nation and Watertree Warrior all worth noting with the vote going to Pride Of Nation. The yard had a first time out winner at Kempton on Sunday and with Pride Of Nation being a backward but improving type last year he will be stronger this time around and looks one to follow this season. Pillars Of Wisdom came good towards the back end of last season when winning at Brighton twice. The handicapper has taken note and as a consequence might find things tuff but he is still worth noting in the betting market. As is Watertree Warrior who has been kept busy on the all weather this winter and is only two pounds higher for winning at Windsor last time out. But for the winner we return to Pride Of Nation.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) In touch, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Windsor 1m hcap (4) gd beating First Show (8-7) by a nk, 14 ran.
Pillars of Wisdom 7-2fav (9-2) Made all, ridden and edged left entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct beating Easy Laughter (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Led 1f, remained prominent, led again over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out, won at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Sept beating Bold Act (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Farewell Gift 8-1 (9-1) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Raza Cab (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Cursum Perficio 10-1 (9-4) Soon led, headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Fajr (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Fabrian 16-1 (8-5) Chased leader, ridden and hung right from over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 14, nk behind Coppice (9-5) at Leicester 1m hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Voice Mail 50-1 (8-12) Prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 6l behind Fajr (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Merrymadcap (IRE) 11-2fav (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 16, 7l behind Glad Big (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcap (4) pol.