tracked leading pair, travelling well 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, challenged soon after, ran on to lead final 100 yards, shade cleverly
started slowly, took keen hold in last pair, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden well over 1f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, one pace and no impression when lost 3rd close home
led, ridden 2f out, joined entering final furlong, driven and kept on until headed and not quicken final 100 yards
steadied start, took keen hold in 4th, trapped behind rivals from over 1f out and throughout final furlong, ran on to 3rd close home, never able to challenge
took keen hold in last pair, ridden on inside 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Only Kersivay looks out of this at the weights. Frequency finished ahead of Lastkingofscotland and Northern Dare when third in a similar contest at Kempton last month and can confirm the form having since gone close at Wolverhampton. He looks to have every chance along with January's Kempton winner Italian Tom, despite the latter running well below his best last week. However, in a tricky contest, the vote goes to CHJIMES. The latter registered his sixth C&D success last month and won on the last occasion he was dropped into plating company here.
Lastkingofscotland (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 1l behind Roche Des Vents (8-13) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Feb.
Chjimes (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon switched left, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Norville (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcap (5) pol in Feb.
Italian Tom (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leader until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11l behind Pelmanism (8-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Northern Dare (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Held up in touch and keen, switched right well over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, last of 5, 2 1/2l behind Roche Des Vents (8-13) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Feb.
Frequency 5-2fav (9-6) Prominent, not much room over 1f out, soon switched left, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Apache Ridge (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Kersivay 11-1 (9-0) Led and keen, headed approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Apache Ridge (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.