chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon lost 2nd, weakened into 4th final 75 yards
tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on into never nearer 3rd final 75 yards
This looks a close call at the weights but AGERZAM finished a length in front of Seek The Fair Land when third at Wolverhampton last month, with Orlando Rogue not far behind, and may well confirm superiority in this. Viva Verglas is getting nearer to ending his long losing run and was only beaten a nose at Southwell last time while Lucy Barry's allowance brings recent Chelsmford winner Rialto Magic into the equation. Kuanyao also won a handicap at Chelmsford on his latest start but is facing a tougher task on these terms.
Viva Verglas (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Rider removed hood late, dwelt in touch, short of room and lost place over 4f out, switched right over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, gaining close home, 2nd of 9, hd behind Sir Geoffrey (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Kuanyao (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Pressed leader, pushed along halfway, led 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Fearbuster (8-9) by 1l, 9 ran.
Agerzam 14-1 (9-4) Outpaced, ridden halfway, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Picansort (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Seek The Fair Land 9-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in mid-division on inside, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Indian Affair (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Rialto Magic 7-1 (9-0) In rear, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 7, 9 3/4l behind Lucy The Painter (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Mar.
Orlando Rogue (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, 22l behind Affectionate Lady (9-1) at Redcar 7f stks (6) hvy in Mar.