pulled hard and prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders weakened final furlong
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost 2 places final 110 yards
held up in last pair, good headway between horses over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and held on gamely, all out
slowly into stride, raced keenly and forced to race wide in last trio, headway between horses and strong run inside final furlong, closed all the way to the line, just failed
led, pushed along over 2f out, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
half-reared and slowly into stride, behind, outpaced and struggling 2f out, followed winner through just inside final furlong, went 2nd final 110 yards and closed, just outpaced into 3rd close home
chased leaders on inside, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
No less than four of these bid for hat-tricks. But Bedford Flyer and Popmaster are returning from lay-offs with the latter the less exposed now handicapping. DILIGENT HARRY also makes his handicap debut having won both starts so far in convincing fashion and may well be the one to side with in an open affair. Secret Handsheikh has been winning at Southwell but is 8lb higher today while Significantly is another handicap debutant having landed a conditions race at Newcastle back in October. Rohaan and Charlie Fellowes were both placed in this grade last month with Ryan Moore partnering the former.
Charlie Fellowes (IRE) 13-8 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 3, hd behind Twilight Heir (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Significantly 5-1 (9-2) Made all, led narrowly, shaken up 2f out, edged slightly right 1f out, kept on strongly when ridden close home, comfortable, won at Newcastle 6f stks (2) pol in Oct beating Yazaman (9-6) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Bedford Flyer (IRE) 2-1 (10-3) Made most, pushed along over 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 5f (4) pol in Nov beating Nelson Gay (9-5) by 1l, 7 ran.
Rohaan (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Held up 4th, headway on outside over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, closed all the way to the line, not reach winner, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Nortonthorpe Boy (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Diligent Harry 1-7fav (9-7) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 1f out, pushed clear, comfortable, won at Kempton 5f stks (5) pol in Feb beating Miss Bella Brand (8-9) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Secret Handsheikh 6-5fav (9-3) Soon clear, with leader, led over 2f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb beating Elusive Treat (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Popmaster (IRE) 4-11fav (9-8) Missed break, taken back on rail and keen, ridden over 2f out, responded well on inside to almost join leaders 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, impressive, won at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Nov beating Cash Machine (9-1) by 1l, 11 ran.
A Pint Of Bear (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Led and soon 4 lengths clear with winner, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 5, 9l behind Secret Handsheikh (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
