always towards rear, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
in rear, ridden halfway when hung right, some late headway, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened inside final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, driven and one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and no impression final 2f
dwelt, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, always in rear
behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Nonrunner
Some mediocre types here and ADAB is put forward to minimal stakes though Nchike and Legendary Guest are others noted in the shortlist. Formerly trained by John Gosden, Adab was allowed to pass through the ring at Doncaster for just 5000 guineas. Well drawn and from an unfashionable trainer, a return to some of his earlier efforts would see him in with a big shout. Nchike has ability though has been done few favours by the draw. There is a suspicion that he may also be better for a softer surface. Legendary Guest handles genuinely good ground and while up in trip, this is his first foray into plating class. Ace Of Spies returns from an inauspicious hurdling campaign. Billy Hot Rocks has deteriorated at a rate of knots. Lytton seems not to have trained on from juvenile status. Charlie Allnut has ran respectably at low levels during the winter and should not lack matchfitness. Just Pickles has to be noted closely in the market as a runner from the Alan Swinbank stable. Johnny Friendly certainly gets the trip but will need the headgear to bring about improvement. A poor race where getting stuck in traffic wouldn't be a bad option but as a sporting bet, Adab gets the nod.
Billy Hot Rocks (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 13l behind Gracie's Gift (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Johnny Friendly 7-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Cap St Jean (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Legendary Guest 33-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, took keen hold, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 18l behind Calmdownmate (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Splash The Cash 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 10l behind Cap St Jean (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 16, 2l behind Time To Regret (9-6) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Adab (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 13, 14l behind Candle Sahara (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Baronovici (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders stands side, driven and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 15, 5l behind Guto (8-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Oct.
Charlie Allnut 9-2 (8-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Gracie's Gift (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Just Pickles 20-1 (10-12) Always behind, 18th of 20, well behind Par Avion (10-5) at Doncaster 1m 5f 4yo nhf (5) sft in Jan (N.Hunt).
Lytton 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Lethal (8-4) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Mar.
Rascasse 66-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced and always behind, 9th of 11, 11l behind Todber (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Nchike 12-1 (8-9) With leader and keen, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 11l behind Toby Tyler (8-10) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Mar.
Valdemar 12-1 (8-4) Led for 1f with leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 6l behind Baby Josr (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Paint Splash 10-1 (8-8) Slow into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Esprit de Midas (10-2) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Captain Royale (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Keen, chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Run Free (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
