set steady pace, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt in rear, headway on outer to join leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, comfortable
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression until stayed on to go 3rd post
held up, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on to chase winner, no chance
keen tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out
Basle showed her best form for a very long time when runner-up to Super Frank over the C&D last month but the winner has been well beaten since. Gorgeous Goblin gained a remarkable victory from 7lb out of the handicap here last month then ran even better in a Listed contest a week later when a 100/1 chance. That's ruined her handicap mark as she's now 12lb higher though she's no forlorn hope if in the same mood. HAAMAAT probably didn't have much to beat in her maiden at Wolverhampton though the runner-up won her next race. William Haggas' filly has plenty of scope for further progress and may well prove much better than a 73-rated handicapper. Dancing Welcome hasn't quite been able to cope with a weight rise after completing a Wolverhampton double in January but Catalinas Diamond looks reasonably treated just 3lb higher than for her victory here in November and needed her run last month. The consistent Absa Lutte is also likely to be competitive again and has won from a higher mark than this.
Dancing Welcome 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Captain Scooby (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Haamaat (IRE) 5-6fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, took keen hold and soon in touch, headway to 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Nov beating Les Verguettes (8-12) by 3l, 7 ran.
Gorgeous Goblin (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway when carried right bend 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 5l behind Oasis Dancer (9-0) at Lingfield 6f Listed stks (1) pol in Feb.
Secret Queen 25-1 (8-9) Held up behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Hallelujah (9-1) at Kempton 6f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Catalinas Diamond (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 4th of 7, 1l behind Diamond Vine (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Basle 12-1 (9-4) Led early, chased clear leader, closed entering final furlong, soon every chance, ran on, 2nd of 9, hd behind Super Frank (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Absa Lutte (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Dwelt, held up in last pair, looking for room over 1f out, good headway between horses entering final furlong, ran on to lead final 120 yards, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb beating Liberal Lady (8-6) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Black Baccara 25-1 (8-12) In rear, effort approaching final furlong, no impression final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Ability N Delivery (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
