chased leaders, not clear run when switched right then back left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge
chased leader, every chance 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened soon after
chased leaders on outside, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon headed and not pace of winner
held up in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders 2f out, strong run inside final furlong, led inside final 150 yards, soon clear
chased leaders, challenged on inside 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
started very slowly, behind, never threatened
led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened rapidly
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, some headway on inside over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Strategic Heights was beaten by PRIDE OF ANGELS over track and trip back in December and finished behind the latter once again when Gary Moore’s mare was runner-up here last month. She gets the nod ahead of Gold Club, who also won at the track in December with Billyoakes back in fifth. Bernie's Boy has won a novice event over 5f here but Awesome Allan has yet to win on the all-weather and Tidal's Baby was due to run at Southwell yesterday.
Pride Of Angels 11-10fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, good headway on inside chasing leaders when not clearest of runs and switched left over 1f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, closed towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Bridge Builder (9-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Gold Club 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Anonymous John (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Soon tracking winner, ridden and no impression over 1f out, lost 2nd and plugged on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Bridge Builder (9-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Awesome Allan (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Led, strongly challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Lucky Lodge (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Bernie's Boy 14-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced by leaders final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Excellent George (9-6) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Billyoakes (IRE) 11-4 (9-9) Pitched and stumbled start, behind, headway and in touch halfway, chasing leading pair when not clear run from over 1f out, snatched up inside final furlong, ran on, not recover, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Monarch Maid (8-9) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Tidal's Baby 8-1 (9-2) Soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Brave Display (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Prazeres 22-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 13 3/4l behind Lady Of The Lamp (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Magic Approach 8-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride and not going early, in rear, some headway from over 1f out, went 3rd close home, no impression, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Dusky Maid (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp fll (5) pol in Aug.
