always in rear
always in rear
prominent in chasing group, closed in on chasing group over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up and behind, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on
chased clear leader and clear of rest, closed over 3f out, led going well 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out
led at fast pace, reduced lead 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no chance with winner, weakened final furlong
close up in chasing group, effort and driven over 2f out, soon weakened
held up well in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased clear leading pair, ridden to close over 2f out, one pace final furlong
Kalankari could be the value here against the likes of Tempsford Flyer and Herring, with Royal Reservation worth a mention at least. Kalankari always seemed to find one too good last year, and indeed had to settle for the runner's up berth again when edged out by Tamagin at Lingfield last month. However he did at least manage to win his maiden at the Surrey track the time before last, and with a good draw in stall nine, could just upset the likely favourite Tempsford Flyer. The latter will be expected to improve again after making all on his belated return at Wolverhampton, but at the odds is worth taking on as there is the bounce factor to take into account on this, his handicap debut. Herring opened his account in a blanket finish at Lingfield last month and is another that now tries handicapping for the first time. He could improve but is perhaps best watched, while of the rest, Royal Reservations dropped in grade after meeting better company at Newmarket last time. Secret Liaison should be noted in the market, but for the winner we return to Kalankari.
Royal Reservation 5-2fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 12l behind Papal Bull (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Skyelady 25-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 39l behind Desert d'Argent (8-6) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (2) hvy in Oct.
Tempsford Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 3f out, switched left over 1f out, led inside last, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr beating Just Observing (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Herring (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) In touch, led over 1f out, ridden clear 1f out, just held on, won at Lingfield 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol in Apr beating Dream Champion (8-9) by a hd, 10 ran.
Kalankari (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, chased winner from halfway, strong challenge inside final furlong, gaining finish, just held, 2nd of 8, nk behind Tamagin (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Tamagin (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Pulled hard and led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, eased well inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Top Shot (8-13) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Secret Liaison 3-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden when edged right and wandered approaching 1f out, weakened, 4th of 9, 7l behind Sun Catcher (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Lake Poet (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Raced far side, slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 17, 10l behind Levera (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
