led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never on terms
in rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead post
tracked leader, led 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, effort to challenge on inside 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, headed post
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THE GEESTER was only narrowly denied at Lingfield last time so now a pound lighter in the handicap is taken to go a couple better and take Division Two of the sprint handicap in front of Double Bill and Muktasb. Adam Kirby has been on fine form over the winter and he partners the pick, who he piloted to an easy victory in January. Now just two pounds higher than when in front that day and after that performance last time out he looks the one to beat. Paul Cole's Double Bill is running well with limited returns recently and looks to be returning to his best after a enforced absence. He's up in the weights again despite his latest near miss but he should improve and on his old form looks really well weighted. Muktasb doesn't win too often but seems to be putting together an improved run of form and with another couple of pounds off his back he should run a big race. Valentino Swing was expected to go better last time and might be worth another chance but The Geester is the one for us here off a nice looking weight.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Led stand's side group, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 12l behind Viva Volta (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Kheley (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Ingleby Star (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Shadow Bay (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 5l behind Absa Lutte (8-13) at Kempton 6f clm stks 0-70 (6) pol in Oct.
Don Pele (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Held up behind leaders, pushed along halfway, headway over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Spin Again (9-5) at Southwell 6f clm stks (6) fbs.
Captain Kallis (IRE) 7-2 (8-5) Reared leaving stalls, soon in touch,under pressure halfway, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Where's Reiley (8-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Muktasb (USA) 16-1 (8-0) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and soon went 3rd, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression over 1f out, held when not much room final furlong, 9th of 11, 9l behind Sutton Veny (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-90) (5) pol in Jan.
Double Bill (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, good headway to chase winner over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Sutton Veny (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-90) (5) pol in Jan.
The Geester 11-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Hollow Jo (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Jan.
Fantasy Fighter (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, in rear, never a factor, 6th of 9, 6l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol.
Dualagi 14-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden and headway halfway, no impression final 2f, 6th of 13, 5l behind Whatyouwoodwishfor (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
