tracked leaders, ridden and effort entering final furlong, kept on same pace
always in rear
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, reminders over 4f out, driven and headway over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division on inside, ridden over 2f out, switched right and driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mainly toward rear, never dangerous
raced wide, in touch over 4f out, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear, ridden over 4f out, behind final 3f
Silca Destination won in the style of a progressive horse last time and is taken to complete his hat-trick. Talamahana was behind him that day but could go close whilst Desiderio, Tiepie and Usetheforce should be monitored in the market for signs of confidence. The selection has looked a different horse this year and his win here last time was by far the most impressive performance of his career. He was allowed to dictate the race which is a slight cause for concern but he did it in good style and the faith should be kept. Talamahana didn't have that race run to suit and has to be on the short-list this afternoon whilst Usetheforce could well be seen to better effect now handicapping. Tiepie is unexposed and shapes as though this longer trip will suit; he was around 4 lengths in front of Desiderio last time but the latter should also improve for this longer trip and may come on for the run. They're worth a second look but Silca Destination has solid claims.
Silca Destination 9-4 (9-5) Soon led, steadied pace after 1f, shaken up over 2f out, clear 1f out, ran on well, pushed out, comfortably, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) pol in Feb beating Too Grand (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Secret Meaning 50-1 (8-0) In touch until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 8l behind Harlech Castle (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Talamahana Evensfav (9-4) Tracked leaders, effort to chase winner over 2f out, no impression 1f out, lost 2nd final half furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Silca Destination (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) pol in Feb.
Tiepie 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Wee Buns (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Johnny Friendly 10-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, prominent, went 2nd 6f out, ridden and weakened well over 2f out, no chance when eased over 1f out, 12th of 13, 31l behind Race The Moon (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Countrywide Comet (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, prominent until lost place halfway, no chance after, 6th of 7, 8l behind Bold Diva (8-4) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Desiderio 4-1 (8-5) Behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous from over 2f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Wee Buns (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Yattendon 20-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, last of 5, 4 1/2l behind Ike Quebec (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
Herrbee (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, soon weakened, last of 8, 12l behind Silca Destination (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Admirals Way 50-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 8l behind Segal (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Tobouggornotobougg 14-1 (7-11) Led until halfway, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, last of 6, 16l behind Magical Song (8-4) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Usetheforce (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 8th of 10, 9l behind Silver Guest (8-11) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
