held up in rear, weakened over 5f out, went remote 3rd final furlong
tracked leaders, chased clear pair from over 4f out, no impression and lost 3rd final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 8f out, weakened over 4f out
tracked leader, led over 8f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
led and keen, soon clear, headed and quickly weakened over 8f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway over 8f out, chased winner over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, weakened over 6f out
An unappealing betting medium to round off matters and KENSIX STAR is the call with Sunnyside and Fightstar on the list of plausible dangers. Although fairly easy to back on debut at Catterick, Kensix Star produced a performance that suggested he would learn plenty for the run and in what looks to be a weak affair on paper, in receipt of the 5lb weight allowance, we give him our nod albeit at what are likely to be restrictive odds.Sunnyside won over three miles in Irish points and has had the benefit of two runs in this sphere. There should be few issues in relation to stamina. Fightstar was probably bred with the flat in mind. A son of the smart miler, Lord Of Men, he wouldn't be the most obvious stayer but he was a relatively cheap purchase all the same. Lackamon took on a decent grade of competition in Irish points prior to joining Sue Smith. If he learns to settle, he could be pretty useful in time. Jat Punjabi was unfancied on debut at Chepstow and may make a bit more appeal once stepped up in trip. Red Reloaded has left Donald McCain since his last visit to the racecourse so that would hardly be a positive in our book. Kensix Star seems to have been found a suitable opportunity to get off the mark so expect to see him priced accordingly.
Drumgray 22-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 14, 43l behind Rocks Rule (11-4) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) sft.
Fightstar (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Miss Abbey (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Jan.
Jat Punjabi 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 7f out, weakened over 4f out,, 7th of 10, 41l behind Full Of Joy (10-11) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Dec.
Lackamon 10-1 (10-9) With leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace 2f out, 5th of 16, 12l behind Wordy's Boy (10-13) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Red Reloaded (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) in a race won by Gunner Be Bee (12-0) at Eyton-on-severn 2m 4f ptp gd, 10 ran.
Sunnyside 40-1 (10-11) Chase leaders, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 14, 17l behind Rocks Rule (11-4) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) sft.
Kensix Star (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Held up, headway before halfway, chased winner well over 1f out, kept on, always held, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Wilde Pastures (11-1) at Catterick 2m mdn NH flat (6) gs.
