prominent, ridden, one pace over 1f out
held up, progress and not clear run over 1f out, ran on strongly near finish
pulled hard, prominent until weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
well in rear, pushed along after 2f, stayed on final 2f
led to over 1f out, weakened
dwelt and always behind
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, led over 1f out, held on, unseated rider after finish
dwelt, always behind
Mick Is Back hit winning form last time out and can follow up this afternoon, Show Business and Strike Force could be the main rivals. The selection looked well beaten as they turned for home in that Wolverhampton contest, but stayed on well in the closing stage to win going away. A similar effort could be good enough on this his handicap debut. Down at the foot of the handicap Show Business doesn't look badly treated after showing improved form last time out. Meanwhile Strike Force cannot be ruled out if you ignore his latest effort. Best Option and Totally Free are others to consider for each-way purposes, but Mick Is Back is hard to oppose in his current mood and he gets our vote.
Strike Force 8-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 11l behind Sohraab (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Mar.
Mick Is Back 7-1 (8-9) In rear, headway final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo sll (6) pol in Mar beating Suhayl Star (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Totally Free 14-1 (8-9) In rear when hampered over 5f out, never dangerous, last of 13, 8l behind Dance of Dreams (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Mr Mini Scule 33-1 (8-3) In touch on inside, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 5l behind Xalted (8-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Best Option 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Mick Is Back (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 3yo sll (6) pol in Mar.
Avery 40-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Dance of Dreams (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Show Business (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Started slowly, ran on strongly inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind River Prince (8-5) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan.
Doctor Ned 25-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 8, 10l behind King's Apostle (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.