towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
started slowly, towards rear, effort over 2f out, not much room and hampered over 1f out, not recovered
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
always rear division
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
led, clear halfway, driven over 1f out, kept on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up, headway over 1f, driven and one pace final furlong
In a poor end to proceedings both Rossini's Dancer and Trans Sonic make appeal based on their consistent form but we'll take a chance on LYTTON who seemed to find quick conditions exactly to his liking last time. The gelding has so far failed to build on his promising debut win, where he beat a number of decent enough sorts, but did show a spark of ability to narrowly miss out in selling company last time. He obviously has more to do back in the handicap ranks but his mark is looking on the low side no and on these terms should go well. Rossini's Dancer has been a consistent sort for Richard Fahey recently and won an apprentice handicap at Wolverhampton off a mark just two pounds lighter last time out. While his mark looks good he has to concede weight to most here and hi best has come in softer conditions. The ground could also be a little quick for Trans Sonic who has recorded his two career turf wins on ground with a little give in it but he looks dangerous off his low looking rating. Flashy Max will appreciate a return to grass after disappointing on polytrack last time and was a winner the last time he came to this track but with his mark looking on the high side we opt for Lytton.
Trans Sonic 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon behind, 5th of 7, 14l behind Inside Story (8-13) at Southwell 1m 3f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Rossini's Dancer 6-1 (10-9) Keen early, with leader, ridden 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 1m am hcp (6) pol beating Moayed (11-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Bright Falcon 50-1 (8-7) Always behind, last of 10, well behind Mr Crystal (9-8) at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Forzarzi (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Behind, headway over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 14, 7l behind Kipchak (9-1) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 16, 8l behind Seneschal (9-1) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Epidaurian King (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Always in rear, 11th of 16, 7l behind Sirvino (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Yakama (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 26l behind Holyrood (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) gd.
Mister Jingles 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Salerosa (11-2) at Southwell 1m am hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Malinsa Blue (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 6l behind Sirvino (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Cheery Cat (USA) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, kept on from 1f out, 4th of 14, 5l behind Kipchak (9-1) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Wiseman's Diamond (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Always behind, 11th of 13, 15l behind Mocha Java (8-3) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Lytton 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, driven and no extra final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Splash The Cash (9-4) at Catterick 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf.
All You Need (IRE) 10-3fav (8-5) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind Great Knight (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Flashy Max 15-2 (8-6) Led, headed over 6f out, chased leader until ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 21l behind Kirstys Lad (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Led, ridden clear 2f out to inside final furlong, kept on until headed and no extra near finish, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Rowan Lodge (9-13) at Beverley 1m sell stks (5) gf.
King's Icon (IRE) 11-2 (8-2) Always towards rear, 6th of 10, 13l behind Karmest (9-5) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.