very slowly away and trailing in rear, some progress and ridden entering straight, 8th on inner 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 4th on outer 2f out, improved to lead narrowly 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra
slowly away and in rear early, took keen hold and headway on outer to chased leaders halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, kept on one paced
soon led, soon hung right, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, weakened, eased inside final furlong
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
prominent, ridden in 2nd entering straight, led 2f out, headed narrowly 1f out, kept on under pressure in 2nd inside final furlong
This is a moderate claimer but official ratings suggest STRATEGIC FORCE (NAP) is well in and he can gain his first success for new connections. A dual winner at Kempton for Clive Cox, he hasn't been beaten far in better company than this in his starts here and looks the one to be on. Zylan is next best in and was only half-a-length behind the selection here last week though was receiving 7lb which suggests he has plenty to do. British Art should a bit of promise for Paul Cole but ran poorly on his debut for new connections here in October while Meddling has joined Denis Hogan after scoring twice at Lingfield for Julie Fielden. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the latter run well while Torpedo Alley looked a certain future winner on his opening runs here last spring before losing his way on Turf later.
Our Max 6-1 (8-12) Very slowly away and in last, ridden entering straight, some modest progress on inner 1 1/2f out, never a factor, 6th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Excelli (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Strategic Force (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 3l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-0) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Zylan (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, weakened, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-0) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
British Art 33-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra 2f out, weakened, 13th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Marise (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
For The Craic (IRE) Approve filly out of The Last Laugh.
Meddling 12-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 8 3/4l behind El Duque (8-9) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
General Bunching (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly away and in rear, 14th halfway, under pressure and some progress in straight, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Honor Oak (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Majestic Paddy (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 2f out and soon no extra, eased final furlong, 11th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Eagle Valley (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Hoodoo Brown 66-1 (9-9) Dwelt, raced far side group, pushed along well before halfway, soon under pressure, behind over 2f out, 16th of 17, 27 1/2l behind Little Treasure (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Torpedo Alley (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 30 1/2l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp sft in Aug.
