bustled along to lead, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakening when not much room over 1f out
took keen hold, chased leaders, led on inside 3f out, in command over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
held up in 6th, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, just missed 3rd
chased leader, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
raced in 4th, headway under pressure to dispute 2nd 2f out, driven and one pace from over 1f out, just held on to hold 3rd
held up in touch, headway on outside over 2f out, soon edged left, went 2nd inside final 2f, no chance with winner
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling, well behind final 3f
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Another competitive handicap greets us here and the shortlist contains GALLEGO, Ba Dreamflight and Gracechurch with the first mentioned getting the pick. The selection races off a mark three pounds lighter than his last winning one and although his form has been sketchy since there has been a hint he is rediscovering his best and he goes really well on this ground. Ba Dreamflight is below his last winning rating for the first time since taking that success in October. He managed well enough under those heavier burdens and is effective in these conditions. Gracechurch is a dual winner at this track and is suited by this trip. Recent efforts have been a little poor but he is entitled to go better here now back to a winning rating. Siena Star and Samurai Warrior probably have the best recent form but are climbing up the weights so we instead prefer Gallego.
Siena Star (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, shaken up to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Pelham Crescent (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Samurai Warrior 14-1 (8-7) Tracked leader 3f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) beating Ross Moor (8-6) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Gracechurch (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Terminate (8-7) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Beauchamp Viking 50-1 (8-4) Mid-division, lost action and virtually pulled up final 2f, 15th of 16, 24l behind Inside Story (9-2) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Ba Dreamflight 8-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 5f out, chased leaders over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind General Tufto (7-10) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs in Feb.
Hatch A Plan (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, ridden over 2f out, headway over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Terminate (8-7) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Ground Patrol 18-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, struggling from over 2f out, 13th of 15, 21l behind Western Roots (10-8) at Newbury 1m 2f am hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Gallego 12-1 (10-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced over 3f out, wide and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Jo'burg (11-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf.
Clovis 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, detached in last, some late progress, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 6l behind King Of Connacht (8-7) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Ensnare 20-1 (9-12) Soon mid-division, lost place on inside over 3f out, no danger after, 6th of 13, 9l behind Spartan Prince (8-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
