led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
reluctant and led to post, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression
awkwardly away, tracked leader, pushed along to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
Catterick winner Twilight Heir has been gelded since last in action but faces a tough task on his reappearance up against a trio of progressive types. Secret Handsheikh has been wining on the Fibresand and is raised a further 8lb while Charlie Fellowes also scored at Southwell to land a hat-trick of wins in novice company and returns to handicapping. But WATER OF LEITH makes his handicap debut having beaten a subsequent winner when recording a double at Wolverhampton and Jim Goldie’s charge may prove the one to side with in a tight contest.
Charlie Fellowes (IRE) 5-4fav (10-2) Raced keenly, prominent, led over 3f out, pushed out and went clear inside final furlong, comfortably,, won at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Nov beating Professor Galant (8-7) by 3 3/4l, 6 ran.
Water Of Leith (IRE) 11-4 (9-9) Prominent, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Dec beating Warrior Brave (9-9) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Twilight Heir 11-8fav (9-6) Just worse than midfield, pushed along 2f out, switched right and driven 1f out, outpaced final 110 yards, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Caribou (9-2) at Goodwood 6f stks (4) hvy in Oct.
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.