prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, just held
held up towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
towards rear, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, just held on
soon dropped into mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
led until after 1f, chased leader, led again 3f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, riddden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led after 1f, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
In a wide open handicap that opens up the card Carr Hill is significantly up in the weights despite defeat last time so instead we turn to ALFREDTHEORDINARY, who looks better treated after his own mark rise for his silver medal performance, while Major Promise isn't ruled out. Versatile as far as the all-weather surfaces are concerned the pick has a likeable consistent profile having finished no more than a length and a half away in each of his last four runs. The handicapper isn't doing him any favours putting up his burden by a further two pounds after another near miss but it might be the case he's better treated than the others. Carr Hill was only a head away from scoring last time and the form has been given time to develop into some solid lines. He's had a bit of a break since but if in the same mood he should go well but now four pounds heavier he might just miss out again. Major Promise has looked mildly progressive at this track in two starts since returning from a break and off the same mark as when finding just the one too good last time he is a live contender. New World Order is one of just two in the field with course and distance winning form and can be thought well of under this burden while Catholic Hill should be seen in a better light with a few pounds removed from his shoulders. A tough start but Alfredtheordinary looks just about the best treated on current from.
New World Order (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace after, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Turjuman (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Alfredtheordinary 13-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Well Of Echoes (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Strong Storm (USA) 12-1 (7-13) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Alfie Tupper (8-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm stks (6) pol.
Gheed (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Always in rear, last of 14, 21l behind Slick Mover (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Hambledon Hill 20-1 (8-9) Dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, not troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 5l behind Waterloo Dock (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Major Promise 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 9f out, pushed 3 lengths clear 2f out, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Altos Reales (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Carr Hall (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Close up early, 5th and pushed along over 2f out, strong run and closing on winner near finish, just held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Formidable Guest (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Catholic Hill (USA) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Chanrossa (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Dawson Creek (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Wunder Strike (8-11) at Lingfield 1m app hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Dec.
Shouldntbethere (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Started slowly, pulled hard, headway to track leaders 8f out, driven along over 3f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Sworn Tigress (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Rosy Dawn 33-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 14, 11l behind Resentful Angel (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Chicamia 50-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders early, lost place over 6f out, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 23l behind Naledi (8-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
