mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
led, ridden over 2f out, hard pressed over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders
mid-division, ridden and outpaced final 2f
soon tracked leader, ridden and weakened from 2f out
towards rear, good headway over 1f out, ran on to lead narrowly well inside final furlong, headed final strides
started slowly, soon in touch, effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, driven to lead inside final furlong, headed narrowly, rallied to lead final stride, all out
always rear, ridden over 2f out, never a danger
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Firework rolled back the years to win last time out but may struggle to follow up this afternoon and preference is for Christan Bendix, with Mind Alert also expected to run well. The selection returned to winning ways at Southwell last month and didn't do too badly under a penalty last time out when fourth in a better race than this. He still looks on a winning mark and should take all the beating. Firework gained his first victory for almost two years when beating Champions Way in a tight finish over the seven furlong trip here last time. Back in handicap company over this shorter trip he may find things more difficult. Mind Alert has let supporters down on more than one occasion this season but must have claims in this pretty modest event. The pick of the others could be Balian, but on this occasion we will side with Christian Bendix.
Atticus Trophies (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Chased winner 6f out, ridden 3f out, no extra, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Zaham (8-8) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
Christian Bendix 9-1 (8-12) Led, headed well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Blythe Spirit (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Firework 16-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb beating Champion's Way (8-11) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Feelin Irie (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) In touch, every chance until edged right over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Desert Lover (8-8) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Mind Alert 6-1 (8-9) Steadied start, towards rear, some headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 12, 5l behind Cativo Cavallino (8-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Seldemosa 9-2fav (8-9) Held up, effort when not much room over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Government (8-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Balian 20-1 (8-10) Soon pushed along, always in rear, 9th of 11, 7l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-4) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Feb.
Piddies Pride (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Behind and outpaced, 9th of 13, 13l behind Hamaasy (9-1) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Oct.