raced keenly, made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on gamely
slowly into stride, pulled hard and soon prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon lost 2nd, no extra in 3rd
chased leaders on inside, switched off rail over 1f out, soon 2nd, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, always held
always in rear, never a factor
restless in gate, chased winner 1f, chased leaders, ridden on outside over 1f out, no headway
restless in gate, held up in last pair, never on terms, eased when no chance towards finish
All can be given a chance of sorts but TIME TO STRIKE impressed with a wide-margin victory over track and trip last month and there should be more to come from her now handicapping. Mount Mogan was another easy winner in novice company at Wolverhampton last time and is worthy of consideration while both Batchelor Boy and Waddat bid for hat-tricks having made winning starts in handicaps and are not out of this either. However, It'smabirthday’s earlier win came over the minimum trip and Zulu Zander has done all his winning over 5f so far.
Waddat (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Made all, edged right over 1f out, held on, won at Kempton 6f (5) pol in Dec beating Honore Daumier (9-6) by nk, 12 ran.
It'smabirthday (IRE) Evensjfav (9-5) Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 5, 1/4l behind Youneverletmedown (8-7) at Newcastle 5f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Mount Mogan 5-2 (8-13) Made all, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb beating Never Dark (8-13) by 3 1/4l, 10 ran.
Zulu Zander (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Held up in 4th, driven and hung left over 1f out, no impression, last of 5, 2 3/4l behind Dazzling Des (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Batchelor Boy (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) Keen led early, tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan beating Dark Silver (9-5) by hd, 9 ran.
Time To Strike (IRE) 6-4fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, smooth progress to lead over 1f out, easily, won at Chelmsford City 6f stks (4) pol in Jan beating The Cola Kid (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 4 ran.