led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on
led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong
always in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
dwelt, held up, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace
held up well in rear, ridden and out-paced 3f out, ran on final furlong, nearerst finish
in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression until ran on inside final furlong
soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Another low grade handicap with many runners totally out of form, with that in mind we will side with Tojoneski, with Palace Walk and Cantrip put forward as the main rivals. At least Tojoneski hasn't disappointed this season as he is having his first outing. He was in very good form last term, winning at Musselburgh during the summer and being placed on numerous occasions. He still looks on a decent mark and is a sporting selection in a dreadful contest. Cantrip has been beaten out of sight in two outings this season but did at least manage a victory back in back in October. She has shown a liking for fast ground and must be on the shortlist. Palace Walk has to shoulder top-weight and is still a maiden on the flat. However he has been winning over jumps and may have improved since his last outing on the level. Lysanders Quest is another in with place claims but for the winner we will take a chance with Tojoneski
Palace Walk (FR) 11-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, 7th of 11, 22l behind Speagle (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb '05.
Cantrip 8-1 (8-5) Always behind, ridden, struggling 4f out, 10th of 12, 16l behind Plain Champagne (8-4) at Brighton 1m 4f fll hcp (6) gf in May.
Loitokitok 66-1 (8-4) Always in rear, behind final 4f, last of 9, 27l behind Ti Adora (8-8) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Icannshift (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 6l behind Diamond Dan (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Tojoneski 7-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Successor (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Liameliss 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, 42l behind Bella Miranda (8-7) at Brighton 1m 4f mdn hcp (6) frm in Sept.
Expression Echo (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 6f out, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 5l behind Nisr (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f app banded (7) pol in Jan.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 13l behind Mostarsil (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Chimes At Midnight (USA) 50-1 (7-9) In touch, driven along 3f out and soon beaten, 9th of 13, 25l behind Mister Right (9-4) at Newbury 1m 5f hcap (5) gf.
Lenwade 9-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, soon recovered into mid-division, never in contention, 10th of 14, 10l behind Asaateel (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
My Boo 20-1 (7-13) Always in rear division, last of 12, 27l behind Prairie Sun (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gf in May.
Lasting Image 20-1 (8-3) In touch, driven along over 5f out, hard ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 17l behind Celtic Carisma (8-6) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.