Shabs was narrowly beaten over 7f at Wolverhampton last time but ARLECCHINO’S GIFT scored over this course and distance on his penultimate start. Mark Usher’s charge had the measure of Seven Springs on that occasion and can confirm running, despite worse terms. The latter is fitted with cheekpieces today while Man On A Mission makes his handicap debut on his reappearance and Jaas Yard has his first start for a new yard.
Man On A Mission 40-1 (9-0) Outpaced in rear, never on terms, 9th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Bellarena Lady (9-2) at Yarmouth 5f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Arlecchino's Gift 11-4fav (9-7) Wide and headway to join leader over 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Salta Resta (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Tilsworth Ony Ta 25-1 (9-3) Awkwardly away, took keen hold, close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Ringo Starlight (9-5) at Southwell 6f (6) pol in Dec.
Shabs 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 10, shd behind Major Gatsby (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Jaas Yard (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Fly-lept slightly from stalls and slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Daintree (8-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
She's Sophie 20-1 (8-0) Keen close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Lincoln Dream (8-2) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Jan.
Maradenn 66-1 (9-2) Bumped start, in touch, pushed along 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Another Bertie (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Conducive (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Dwelt always in rear, last of 9, 9 3/4l behind Iur Cinn Tra (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f (6) pol in Nov.
Seven Springs 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along and every over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Another Bertie (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
