in rear, some headway on inner over 1f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, stayed on to lead final 75 yards, held on
behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no progress and one pace from over 1f out
soon led, ridden over 1f out, no extra when headed final 75 yards, lost 2nd last stride
towards rear, plenty to do well over 1f out, strong run final furlong, gaining near finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
prominent on innner, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, stayed on same pace
pulled hard, tracked leader, effort over 1f out, not quicken and weakened inside final furlong
always behind
pulled hard in rear, never a factor
Park Star gets the vote over Boanerges and Zazous to name but two. This looks fairly competitive considering that is it Banded flare, and we shall nominate Park Star to add to her December course-and-distance success that was also at this level. It was a good training feat by Derek Shaw to have her ready to bounce back after a seven-month absence to gain her first victory in over two years, but she has not had the best of luck since. The draw has proved her downfall on a couple of occasions as well, but she looked on the way back when a very close third to Zazous here last week, and is weighted to turn the tables on the latter who has himself already failed to follow up five days ago. Boanerges has been holding his form well at Southwell since scoring over the track-and-trip in December, and will have no problems with the switch back to this surface, so is on the short-list. Shirley Oaks will be lucky to get the run of the race as she did when landing a claimer here 12 days ago, and is passed over, but any support for previous course winners Davids Mark or Teyaar should be noted. Park Star is the pick.
Chorus Beauty 66-1 (9-3) Led to over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f, last of 12, 25l behind Fajr (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Dutch Key Card (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Doctor Dennis (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Zazous 7-1 (8-7) Soon led, hard ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind White Bear (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Beverley Beau 10-1 (8-10) In touch, effort inside final 2f, not quicken, 6th of 11, 2l behind Zazous (8-6) at Lingfield 6f app banded (7) pol.
Boanerges (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on near finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Christian Bendix (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Davids Mark 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway when hampered just over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Desert Light (8-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Mirasol Princess 12-1 (8-5) Held up, ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Zazous (8-6) at Lingfield 6f app banded (7) pol.
Noble Mount 11-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 2l behind Zazous (8-6) at Lingfield 6f app banded (7) pol.
Shirley Oaks (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Made virtually all, hard pressed from 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol beating Manic (8-6) by a nk, 11 ran.
Park Star 3-1fav (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, nk behind Zazous (8-6) at Lingfield 6f app banded (7) pol.
Teyaar 7-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 11l behind Christian Bendix (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Jazz At The Sands (USA) 6-1 (8-4) Soon pushed along in rear, 11th of 12, 44l behind Monte Mayor Junior (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn hcp (6) fbs.
