took keen hold, chased leaders, hard driven, weakened inside final 2f
reluctant to load stalls, soon ridden along in rear, ran on final furlong, making no impression towards finish
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
held up in rear, still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on final furlong, took 2nd post, gaining finish
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, no danger
chased winner, driven, unable to quicken entering final furlong, ran on towards finish
slowly into stride, behind, kept on under pressure final furlong, no danger
in touch on outer, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
made all, hard driven over 1f out, just held on, all out
chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Majestical, Undeterred and Franksalot head the shortlist and our tentative selection is for Majestical. Milton Bradley's horse has been in fine form this winter although this has not escaped the handicappers notice. He ran creditably over seven furlongs last time up but this is his trip and he has to have a solid chance on this afternoon's draw. Franksalot has been threatening a win for quite some time. He was staying on well from a poor draw on his most recent visit and he should reverse form with Willieconquertoo. Undeterred was entered in the claimer but takes his chance in this race. He had no chance in a race over five furlongs and at ten years of age, his mark of 75 is hardly generous. Effective returns from absence. Alan Jarvis' team havent won too many of late but his team appear to be running better than they were. The market is watched. Similar observations are made with regard to Thurlestone Rock and Adantino,who return from a few months off the track. Depressed has given little for his supporters to enthuse about of late. Majestical is in form and gets the verdict.
Undeterred 50-1 (8-4) Soon behind, last of 9, 3 1/2l behind Les Arcs (8-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Franksalot (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on but never dangerous, 4th of 12, 2l behind Saviours Spirit (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Adantino 16-1 (9-4) Led 4f out, ridden and heaeded inside final furlong, no extra, 9th of 15, 3l behind Greenwood (9-0) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Willheconquertoo 20-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, every chance 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Saviours Spirit (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Majestical (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, soon switched right, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Glad Big (9-1) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (5) pol.
Million Percent 5-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression on leaders, 5th of 10, 2l behind Franksalot (8-12) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol in Dec.
Effective 13-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Grigorovitch (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcp (4) gd in Sept.
Cherokee Nation 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Kindlelight Debut (8-11) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
