Tony Carroll is mob-handed in this but none of his three runners make much appeal. KRAZY PAVING was successful over course and distance last month and only beaten a neck at Wolverhampton four days later. He’s 4-9 here and, though closely matched with Thaki and At Your Service on the form book, can get his head in front again. Storm Melody missed the break at Lingfield last time having finished second here previously and is on a decent mark at present, though on a long losing run and only 1-13 on the all-weather.
Major Valentine 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Jumira Bridge (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Storm Melody 7-2 (9-9) Awkward and slowly away, in rear, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Breath Of Spring (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
At Your Service 13-2 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, switched right well inside final furlong, kept on, 5th of 13, 1 1/4l behind I'm Watching You (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Bold Decision 6-1 (9-7) Dwelt in touch, pushed along and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Onebaba (9-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Thaki (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Billy Wedge (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Al Verde 20-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Mr Mac (9-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Krazy Paving 11-4 (9-2) Soon led, driven inside final furlong, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind I'm Watching You (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Tyger Bay 14-1 (9-5) Midfield, pushed along 2f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Cafe Sydney (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Eastern Star (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Dwelt, wide and headway over 6f out, prominent 4f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Mostallim (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Popple 15-2 (9-0) Behind most of way, 7th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Dylan's Lad (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Jan.
Isabella Ruby 50-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Sharrabang (9-0) at Newcastle 6f stks (6) pol in Jan.