always in rear
held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, ridden to chase leader approaching 1f out, edged right and led inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 3f, weakened 2f out
always in rear
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
raced wide in touch, tracked leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, one pace final furlong
raced wide, held up, ridden and headway 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
keen held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
led ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, intouch, lost place 7f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
The biggest field of the day for the last on the card and one where mudlark MICK IS BACK is given the vote ahead of Kilkenny Bay and Alfredtheordinary. The last-named represents the in-form Mick Channon and comes here fit and firing after making the frame on each of his last five starts on artificial surfaces. He gets this trip and although unproven on heavy ground, he has shown that he handles some cut, so he is much respected. Even so, he does tend to find on or two too good for him and so we will look elsewhere. Kilkenny Bay is a filly being brought along steadily by William Jarvis, but she ran an encouraging race at Wolverhampton last time. This step up in trip looks a positive, while her pedigree suggests that this ground will also be in her favour and she could go very well at a price. Holyfield Warrior has winning form over the sticks on bottomless ground, so today's conditions won't worry him. However, of more concern is his recent form. This trip should be ideal for him and if he can show some more spark then he can go close. Another to consider with conditions as they are is the Diktat mare, Felicia. The yard's runners are going well enough and she could get involved, although on balance there are others with more solid claims, including our selection, Mick Is Back.
Illicit 66-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 38l behind Crazy Chris (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Golden Prospect 8-1 (9-2) Towards rear, driven along 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Straight Face (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Barodine 4-1fav (9-1) Led, hard ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Provost (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Holyfield Warrior (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and soon beaten3f out, stayed on far rail alone, last of 7, 22l behind Magic Haze (9-0) at Southwell 1m app hcp (0-58) (6) fbs in Feb.
Mick Is Back 40-1 (9-7) Raced wide, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 8l behind Dragon Slayer (10-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Alfredtheordinary 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, just held, 2nd of 12, hd behind Carr Hall (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) std in Mar.
Felicia 50-1 (8-5) Led early, tracked leaders on inner, effort on outside 3f out, ridden when not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Hurakan (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm stks (6) pol in Mar.
High Class Problem (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Behind and struggling 5f out, tailed off, last of 12, 41l behind By Command (10-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f am hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Rosy Dawn 40-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, riddden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Carr Hall (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) std in Mar.
Amwell House 50-1 (8-4) Led 1f and keen, pushed along 3f out,headway on inner over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 10l behind Binnion Bay (8-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Mamichor 28-1 (9-1) With leader, hung left 2f out, weakening when hampered on rail over 1f out, 12th of 14, 22l behind Seneschal (9-6) at Brighton 7f sell stks (6) gs in Aug '08.
Steady Gaze 66-1 (7-10) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon lost touch and weakened 3f out, last of 10, 16l behind Shanafarahan (8-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr '09.
Kalligal 25-1 (9-3) Always in rear, last of 12, 13l behind Lady Lam (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Mar.
Kilkenny Bay 20-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, kept on final furlong, no impreession, 5th of 7, 5l behind Dajen (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
