tracked leader, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden inside finial furlong, kept on towards finish
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish, held on well
towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace and never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden inside and no impression
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always behind
behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
Strictly Carter has every chance once again having won with a bit to spare over course and distance back February. Fareeq’s more recent success came at Southwell but he also won over 6f here in January while RAFFLE KING went close at Wolverhampton on his return to action and debut for Ruth Carr’s yard. The latter is fancied to confirm running with third-placed Powerful Dream and finally open his account dropping down a grade for this. King Crimson slips further down the weights as he looks to end a losing run while Indian Pursuit landed a double at Catterick last year but hasn’t raced since October.
Indian Pursuit (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, lost place over 1f out, last of 10, 9l behind Fruit Salad (9-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Raffle King (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Close up, edged left over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headway to chase clear winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Bosham (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Powerful Dream (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Dwelt and hampered start, towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Bosham (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Fareeq 10-3 (9-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Groundworker (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Zipedeedodah (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, keeping on when short of room towards finish, 5th of 7, 3l behind Newstead Abbey (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
King Crimson 7-2 (9-6) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, headed and lost 3 places inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2l behind Newstead Abbey (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Red Stripes (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Disputed lead until led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Something Lucky (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Kibaar 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders near side, ridden over 1f out, edged left and weakened final furlong, 12th of 17, 8 1/4l behind Lydiate Lady (8-7) at Redcar 5f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Strictly Carter 3-1jfav (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on strongly, won at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Firesnake (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Give Us A Belle (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Mighty Zip (9-0) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Percy Toplis 100-1 (8-6) Chased leaders in centre, well beaten final 2f, 10th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Ocean Temptress (9-6) at Leicester 6f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
