held up last, kept on one pace final 2f, never dangerous
behind, some headway 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened quickly final furlong
held up 3rd, outpaced over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not a danger
held up 5th, headway to chase leaders 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, eased well inside final furlong readily
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 3f out, gradually weakened
held up 4th, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
led for 1f, stayed tracking leader, led over 3f out, hard ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held by winner close home
held up 6th, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
held up rear, under pressure 3f out, soon beaten and eased inside final furlong
David Gandolfo, better known as a jumps trainer, looks to have a fine chance of landing this handicap with Shirazi, who comes into this on the back of winning a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot last month. The winner of an All-Weather handicap, off this mark, back in January, when in the care of John Hills, he wasn't disgraced when beaten the following month of a 3lbs higher mark. He could prove to be well treated in this, despite having to give weight away all round. Katiypour is surely flattered by his latest effort where he finished on the heels of a 110 and 99 rated rivals, but as he had a couple of 90 plus handicappers trailing in his wake, maybe he is worth a second look. Previously the winner of a couple of All-Weather claimers, that is probably the line to how good he is. Course and distance winner Mostarsil has more to do off this 8lbs higher mark, but he is still well treated on the best of his form a couple of years ago, where he was runner-up to the prolific Port Moresby off a mark of 82. However, he will do well to confirm recent course form with Duc's Dream, who gets a healthy pull in the weights for a length and a half beating. Red Lion will love the prevailing conditions and as he is only 1lb higher than when winning the Amateur Derby over course and distance last year, he should be involved in the shake up. However, Shirazi is taken to provide Kieren Fallon with another winner in his quest to become champion jockey.
