in touch, every chance from 2 out, ridden to lead last, headed and unable to quicken near finish
made most, ridden after 3 out, headed last, rallied and ran on to lead near finish
in touch, tracked winner 5th, mistake next, soon ridden, weakened over 2 out
chased winner 2nd until 5th, ridden and weakened 4 out
held up in touch, ridden every chance and mistake 2 out, weakening when hit last
held up towards rear, hit 1st, ridden and headway over 2 out, stayed on same pace from last
pulled hard, soon chased winner until 2nd, hit 4th, remained close up, ridden and weakened over 2 out
held up, headway after 4 out, ridden and one pace from over 1 out
in rear, behind from halfway
always in rear
Nonrunner
Francken, Grand Prairie, and All On My Own, are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to Francken. The selection was a fair third behind Wally Wonder last time out and although the drop in trip is a slight worry this is a more demanding track and with ground conditions in his favour he will be hard to beat.Grand Prairie rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Caballe but although he travels well in his races he finds little off the bridle and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. All On My Own is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Jayed but he gave the impression he would be suited by a longer trip and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Of the remainder Protocol, and Book's Way have dropped to handy marks but have been out of form of late however they are worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Francken who ran well last time out.
Grand Prairie (SWE) 7-2 Held up in 6th, beaten before 6th, 4th and no chance when hit 2 out, 4th of 7, 23l behind Caballe at Plumpton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (F) sft in Feb.
Protocol (IRE) 22-1 Led to 3rd, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, 9th of 14, 25l behind I Got Rhythm at Catterick 2m sll hdl (G) gd.
Prince Slayer 16-1 Held up, some headway 3 out, no further impression, 7th of 13, 16l behind Honey's Gift at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gs.
Book's Way 20-1 Chased leaders until weakened 4 out, 11th of 17, 33l behind Count Fosco at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gf in Feb.
Francken (ITY) 5-1 Behind, driven along 7th, headway next, stayed on from last, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Wally Wonder at Catterick 2m 3f sll hcp hdl (G) gs.
All On My Own (USA) 12-1 Held up, ridden and headway 3 out, stayed on approaching last, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Jayed at Fakenham 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (G) gd in Feb.
Urban Knight 50-1 Led, headed 2nd, remained close up, weakened 4 out, 7th of 9, well behind Lady Misprint at Fakenham 2m 7f amt mdn hdl (F) gf in Jan.
La Muette (IRE) 100-1 Always behind, 9th of 12, well behind Dancing Pearl at Doncaster 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd.
