mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway after 7f, ridden and one pace from 2 out
held up towards rear, hampered over 5f out and over 4f out, never able to get on terms
mid-division, making progress when badly hampered over 5f out, lost place, hampered over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, veered right inside final furlong, ran on well, nearest finish
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on, lost 2nd near finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace after
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
hampered over 5f out, never better than mid-division
chased leader, hampered over 5f out, soon struggling, not a danger after
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, kept on well, driven out
We will side with the newcomer Pround Presence from the Nicky Henderson yard to overcome Shinnecock Bay, Half Cocked and The Hairy Mutt. Proud Presence will have plenty of supporters coming form a top yard and the market will be a good guide to follow. The yard have a good strike rate in these races and therefore he has to be on the short list. The main danger will be Shinnecock Bay who ran with great credit on his debut to finish fourth around here and will come on for the experience. Half Cocked and The Hairy Mutt both have experience behind them with the latter winning at Stratford back in September but will have to raise his game if he is to score with a penalty. So with that in mind we return to the newcomer Proud Presence.
The Hairy Mutt (IRE) 10-11fav (11-9) Towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden and under pressure 1f out, soon held, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Hold Em (11-9) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf in Oct.
Digger Gets Lucky (IRE) Lord Americo gelding out of Exclusive View.
Half Cocked 6-4fav (11-4) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, hampered on bend soon after, faded over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 18l behind Upham Atom (10-11) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Proud Presence (IRE) Presenting gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Search For Gold (IRE) Rainbow Quest gelding, half-brother to winners from 6f-1m4f and over hurdles.
Standing Order Arkadian Hero gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/chaser Methodical.
Wild Bay Karinga Bay gelding out of Let's Park.
Bury Lodge Diktat gelding, half-brother to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Lord Mercury Vettori gelding out of winning miler Libretta.
Marley Roca (IRE) Tamayaz gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Twist N Turn.
Morning Heights (IRE) Golan gelding out of 7f winner The Merry Widow.
Rateable Value Classic Cliche gelding out of winning stayer Dame Fonteyn.
Shinnecock Bay 7-1 (10-6) In touch, ridden to lead over 3f out, jinked right towards paddock inside final furlong, headed and ran green, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Ashleys Petale (10-4) at Fontwell 1m 6f mdn nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Wade Farm Billy (IRE) 11-4 (10-10) Held up, headway over 5f out, went 3rd over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Celian (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) hvy.
Evening Class Classic Cliche mare out of a moderate racemare.
Nessa 20-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Outlandish (11-11) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Nov.
