tracked leader under stand side rail, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, soon in command, eased near finish
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra near finish
tracked leaders, effort 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
steadied start, took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened and eased
Nonrunner
A competitive handicap where David Probert can continue his fruitful partnership with MISARO, who is taken to win it at the main expense of Magical Speedfit and Colorus. The Ron Harris-trained pick has been prolific over five and six furlongs for his connections in what has been a rewarding career in the lower grades. Recently he has been in the form of his life, with three wins from his last four races including a handicap success under today's pilot at Kempton a few days ago. A 6lb penalty will ask further questions of him but we will take him to provide the answers. Magical Speedfit has his optimum conditions and trip and goes very well at this venue. He is on a competitive mark and should go close. Colorus appears to act on any surface and has a good to firm win to his name. This would also be his preferred trip and he is on a winning Fibresand mark today, so has to be hugely respected. Love You Louis goes best with some cut underfoot but is not without claims, while Abso Lutte looks in the grip of the handicapper and Misaro is the pick.
Absa Lutte (IRE) Evensfav (8-11) Soon held up in 4th, went 3rd over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 6l behind Lord Of The Reins (8-6) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Misaro (GER) 5-2fav (8-13) With leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Bookiesindex Boy (9-1) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Colorus (IRE) 8-13fav (9-5) Always prominent, led halfway, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Southwell 5f sell stks (6) fbs beating Best One (9-10) by 2l, 6 ran.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 4-1fav (8-9) Held up on rail, switched left over 1f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Master Lightfoot (8-10) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Pocket's Pick (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Keen, chased winner, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Love You Louis (8-9) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Love You Louis 13-2 (8-13) Held up behind leaders, travelling well when not clear run over 1f out, chasing leading pair and keeping on same pace when not clear inside final furlong, not recover, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Master Lightfoot (8-10) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Luminous Gold 4-1fav (8-6) Chased leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 17, 5l behind Even Bolder (8-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
