prominent, chased winner after 2f to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
went left start, made virtually all, pushed clear 2f out, driven final furlong, ran on strongly
held up in touch, driven and no impression when flashed tailed inside final furlong
tracked leaders, driven to chase easy winner over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd final strides
squeezed out start, in touch, headway on inside rail when not clear run approaching final furlong, ran on towards finish to take 2nd last strides, no chance with winner
outpaced
with winner over 2f, weakened and behind from halfway
Pauvic, Otis B Driftwood and Angie and Liz make the shortlist and our preference is for Pauvic. Anne Duffield's representative appreciated the first time visor at Wolverhampton and he dotted up in a recent six furlong handicap. He has only gone up 3lb for that most recent victory and as a previous course winner, the omens all look good for a follow up. Otis B Driftwood has had plenty of chances over five furlongs and is upped in trip to six. He has had a long break but is watched in the market as Micky Fenton has been booked. Angie and Liz runs in preference to stablemate, Garstang. She is having a second start for Peter Grayson and has chances if reproducing recent Wolverhampton form. Succeed appears better under forcing tactics but as a doubtful stayer, these might not be used today. Red Vixen is held by Pauvic on their most recent meeting. The girl apprentice has been replaced by Martin Dwyer. Spirit of Coniston has been dropped significantly in the handicap but has never troubled the judge in ten starts thus far. Pauvic is in some measure of form so we seek not to oppose.
Otis B Driftwood 11-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-2) at W'hampton 5f 2yo sll (6) pol in Oct.
Pauvic (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Made all, ridden over 1f out, held on well, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan beating Garstang (8-4) by a nk, 9 ran.
Succeed (IRE) 3-1fav (8-10) Led, ridden clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Correct Time (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Spirit of Coniston 14-1 (8-7) Led 1f, chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Grenane (9-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Par Excellence 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders for 3f, 8th of 9, 10l behind Correct Time (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Red Vixen (IRE) 12-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 7th of 9, 5l behind Pauvic (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Sea of Serenity (IRE) 100-1 (8-2) Prominent over 2f, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 12l behind Hypocrisy (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Angie And Liz (IRE) 11-4fav (8-7) Soon chasing leaders, led 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Drink To Me Only (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.