with leader, led narrowly after 3f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace and no impression final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, edged left and no impression from over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced keenly, mid-division on inside, lost place 6f out, soon behind
held up behind, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on until no extra towards finish
mid-division, headway 5f out, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression
tracked leaders on inside, steady headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, driven 4f out, effort to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced keenly, soon in touch on outside, headway to challenge 4f out, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
behind, outpaced 6f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
led 3f, with leader, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on outside, driven and effort 4f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, headway on outside over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, outpaced 6f out, weakened 3f out
Nicky Richards and Howard Johnson both boast reasonable strike rates with their bumper runners at this venue so it may be worth taking a chance with either DR FLYNN or Winter Alchemy despite the useful standard set by a number of those with experience. A market check is essential but the nominal vote at this stage of proceedings goes to Dr Flynn whose dam is related to a smart winner in this sphere and thus looks the part on paper whilst jockey bookings would suggest that he's the stable's first string. Bookings would also suggest that Winter Alchemy is preferred to Goffa Crag and Brian Harding's mount is related to a number of winners including the useful Johnny Mullen who landed a bumper in December. There are four winners in this field as well as a couple more that have shown promise so this has the makings of a fair heat but a chance is taken with Dr Flynn in the hope that the market provides us with some confidence.
Bridlingtonbygones (IRE) 2-1 (11-11) Prominent, left in lead after 3f, soon headed and remained prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 7l behind Miss Abbey (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Jan.
Sheriff Hall (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, took keen hold, struggling final 4f, 7th of 10, 26l behind Start Me Up (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m NH flat (4) gf in Oct.
Beau Dandy (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) 2nd of 11, 2l behind Lem Putt (12-5) at Charm Park 3m ptp gd.
Bold Sir Brian (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ayr 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) sft in Dec beating Darna (10-9) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Chickini (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, outpaced 4f out, rallied over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Kelso 1m 5f 3yo nhf (5) gs in Oct '08 beating Coeur De Fou (10-12) by nk, 10 ran.
Dr Flynn (IRE) Tikkanen gelding out of Tallaquale.
Goffa Crag Tamayaz gelding out of Chinook's Daughter.
Great Esteem (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Double Expresso (11-7) at Southwell 2m NH flat (5) gd in Dec.
Morecambe Bay 50-1 (11-1) Held up, pushed along 6f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, well behind Fairynuff (11-4) at Catterick 2m NH flat (5) gs in Dec.
Winter Alchemy (IRE) Fruits Of Love gelding out of Native Land.
Ballet D'anges (FR) 50-1 (10-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 25l behind Amuse Me (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Feb.
Farm Pixie (IRE) Snurge gelding out of Blue Bobby.
Forcefield 66-1 (10-2) Held up and keen, headway on outer over 3f out, no impression, 5th of 12, 21l behind Amuse Me (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Feb.
Tommy Gun Rainbow High gelding out of On The Bay.
