in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on
held up, pushed along 2f out, never a factor
made all, ridden out
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong
in rear, never on terms, tailed off
held up, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
behind, never on terms
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
NonRunner
Capla Crusader is the only course and distance winner in the line-up and doesn't look badly treated with his rider's claim taken into account. The front-running Persian Sun found 1m2f too short at Newcastle after a narrow defeat over this track and trip but Noble Fox is still a maiden and continues to climb the ratings without winning. GOLD STANDARD gained a surprise victory under today's rider at Wolverhampton a week ago despite the trip looking on the short side. A 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent a quick follow-up over a more suitable trip. Bird To Love was another surprise winner at Chelmsford but it didn't look a fluke and she is also worthy of consideration.
Capla Crusader 25-1 (9-6) Behind, headway to press leader after 4f, effort 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra and lost place inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 2l behind Olympic Conqueror (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Persian Sun 9-4fav (8-13) Led until over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Jus Pires (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Stormingin (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, ran on one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Crimewave (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Zack Mayo 10-1 (9-7) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, no chance with winner, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened into 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 7 3/4l behind Mukha Magic (8-11) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Westbrook Bertie 9-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outside, outpaced after 4 out, behind from next, 8th of 10, 33l behind Bean In Trouble (11-11) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Noble Fox 2-1fav (9-5) Led 1f, remained prominent, led again well over 2f out, driven clear over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Tralee Hills (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Dovils Date 50-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 17 3/4l behind Hooflepuff (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Foxes Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Dwelt in rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 36 3/4l behind Mayfair Spirit (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Ravenous 40-1 (8-12) Always behind, 7th of 11, 15l behind Tralee Hills (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Bird To Love 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Zayriyan (9-4) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Gold Standard (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Raced keenly tracking leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, hung right and stayed on well towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Amor Fati (9-4) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Dream Magic (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Brooklyn Boy (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Feb.