led, headed over 7f out, soon led again, clear briefly 4f out, headed 2f out, well beaten 3rd final furlong
in rear, headway when not much room over 2f out, soon switched right, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, kept on
chased leader, led briefly over 7f out, outpaced 3f out, well beaten final 2f
held up, closed on outside from 3f out, led 2f out, soon edged right but in command, stayed on well, comfortably
slowly into stride, took keen hold, chasing leaders over 7f out, went 2nd over 3f out until 2f out, soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong
NonRunner
There should be no shortage of pace in this as several like to lead. Lawn Ranger, the sole course and distance winner, was back to winning ways in a three-horse affair on heavy ground but faces better competition and good going now. Sweet Reward looks on a high enough mark at present and General Lee's sole success came in a maiden, though he is fairly reliable. The choice is ZULU GIRL, seeking a fourth success in five starts, as she defied the handicapper in style last time and can do so again off a 5lb higher mark. Sky Power has only had five runs and latterly scored at Southwell in November. Now with Ralph Beckett, a market check is advised.
Lawn Ranger 6-1 (9-11) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, driven right out, unchallenged, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Aug beating Oh It's Saucepot (9-8) by 2 3/4l, 3 ran.
Sky Power (IRE) 6-5fav (9-7) Soon prominent, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, readily, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Nov beating Notation (9-6) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Zulu Girl 8-1 (9-9) Made virtually all, nudged after 3f out, ridden after 2f out, almost joined entering final furlong but pulled out more, kept on gamely, won at Brighton 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug beating Urban War (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
General Lee (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Raced keenly, led early, tracked leading pair, pushed along 3f out, ridden one pace and no impression inside final 2f, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Beautiful Crown (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Aug.
Galactic Glow (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Wore hood to post, led and raced keenly, went clear over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 10, nk behind Prince Of Harts (9-9) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Sweet Reward (IRE) 5-1fav (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, minor headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Silver Gunn (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
