held on towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway on inside 1f out, no progress inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, headway when not clear run entering final furlong, not troubled leaders
led 1f, prominent, let front pair take each other on 4f out, close to lead over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, ran on to force dead heat post
led after 1f, headed over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon headed weakened inside final furlong
pulled hard, tracked leader over 4f out, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, led on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, joined on post
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and not quicken over 1f out, ran on towards finish
mid-division, struggling entering straight, stayed on inside final furlong but no threat
steadied start, always in rear
A poor finale where HATMAN JACK can surprise a few with Maggie Kate and The Geester the others for the shortlist. Brendan Powell's charge has won here previously and with the cheekpieces that accompanied that effort back on today, the gelding can make use of the handicapper's leniency. Maggie Kate bids for a hattrick. The mare has won at Brighton and Chepstow though has a recent absence to overcome. The Geester has performed adequately in two recent spins following absence so it would be no surprise to see him go close. Wreningham represents a shrewd yard and will be noteworthy if there is any money around this afternoon. Diddums has regressed over the last year so Jamie Spencer's presence is a surprise. Don Pele has dropped to a feasible handicap mark though winning has been something that he has not found easy of late. Sherjawy is a likeable enough sort at lesser levels but would have made appeal at Kempton. Hatman Jack is not without negatives though the likely price should compensate them.
Castleburg 20-1 (8-12) Raced in 2nd until over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 10th of 14, 19l behind Redding Colliery (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Oct '08.
Don Pele (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, every chance entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Handsome Cross (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) in Dec.
The Geester 5-1 (9-4) Prominent, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Peopleton Brook (9-4) at Lingfield 6f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Hatman Jack (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Led, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Handsome Cross (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) in Dec.
Wreningham 16-1 (9-3) Prominent, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 11l behind Decider (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f sell stks (6) pol in Nov.
Diddums 25-1 (8-11) Always behind, 10th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Handsome Cross (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) in Dec.
Elusive Ronnie (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Rubenstar (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Sherjawy (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 11l behind Charles Parnell (8-9) at Southwell 6f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Maggie Kate 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, just held on, won at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-52 (6) gs in Sep beating White Ledger (8-6) by nk, 14 ran.
Monte Cassino (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Led, joined over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Valentino Swing (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Muktasb (USA) 25-1 (9-3) In rear, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 4l behind Peopleton Brook (9-4) at Lingfield 6f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Taboor (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) In rear, never nearer, 10th of 15, 7l behind Rosie Says No (9-2) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
