chased leaders until weakened 3f out
chased leaders, challenged for 2nd over 2f out, weakened final 1f
held up in last pair, headway on outside 4f out, chased winner on outside 2f out, held final 110 yards
held up in 5th, pushed along over 6f out, struggling in rear over 4f out, tailed off
held up in 6th, pushed along, outpaced 3f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong
held up in last pair, steady headway 5f out, ridden to challenge for 2nd on inside over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
disputed lead to 5f out, remained well there until weakened 3f out
with leader, led 5f out, driven over 1f out, kept on well to draw clear final 110 yards
BORN AGAIN makes most appeal of these on pedigree though You're So Vain and Goodwill Phil are sure to have their supporters. The Presenting gelding is related to a number of winners over further so with stamina at a premium, and the additional help of a rider that can claim 5lb off the burden, he puts plenty of ticks in the right boxes. Warren Greatrex desperately needs to kick start his season and You're So Vain is respected. The dam is an unraced half-sister to Simon so there is plenty of quality about that side of the pairing. Goodwill Phil won a Worcester bumper in 2008 and now makes a debut for Nigel Hawke. Like Ice has to be noted closely in the market. The half-brother to The Sawdust Kid represents a yard that can have them ready first time out. Maraksh is a half-brother to Petit Bob. His sire has produced the likes of Oslot and Mon Mome in the past so the pedigree is more proven than most. The market is going to represent the most pertinent guide to the outcome of this contest and in the absence of it, Born Again secures our nomination.
Goodwill Phil 5-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 8f out, led 3f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gf in May '08 beating Search For Gold (11-4) by 3l, 12 ran.
Bold Exit (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Behind, hung right on bend after 2f, never dangerous, 16th of 18, well behind Lidar (10-8) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (2) gf in Feb.
Born Again (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Merilena.
Canazta Zaha gelding out of Canal Street.
Like Ice Beat All gelding out of Susie's Money.
Maraksh (FR) Passing Sale gelding out of Princesse De Mars.
Rester Vrai (FR) 4-1 (11-2) Prominent, outpaced over 3f out, no impression after, 6th of 8, 10l behind Distant Florin (10-2) at Fakenham 2m nhf (5) gf in Oct.
You're So Vain Silver Patriarch gelding out of Gaye Mercy.
