taken to post early, made all, 3 lengths clear 2f out, increased lead approaching final furlong, kept up to work
fly leapt start, close up, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner
keen early, chased winner, ridden over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong
close up in rear, pushed along halfway, soon outpaced
WARRIOR’S VALLEY recorded his latest success at Southwell in January but has scored here before. This looks less competitive than his recent assignments and he gets a token vote in an uninspiring contest. Last month’s Chelmsford winner Red Stripes failed to figure off a higher mark last time while Majorette races mainly over 6f and Terri Rules hasn’t raced since October. Blue Suede continues to slide down the weights but has just the one win in 25 outings and Go Sandy hasn’t won anywhere yet.
Warrior's Valley 3-1fav (8-12) Led until over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Tathmeen (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Terri Rules (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Fantasy Justifier (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Majorette 5-1cfav (9-5) Towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Always A Drama (9-9) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Red Stripes (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, outpaced and always behind, last of 7, 6 1/4l behind Time To Reason (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Go Sandy 80-1 (8-11) Slowly away, always in rear, last of 8, 16 1/4l behind Poet's Pride (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Blue Suede (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Archimedes (9-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.