chased winner 7f, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
broke well, steadied to rear, headway on outer final furlong, nearest finish
held up, headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
soon towards rear, headway and not clear run approaching 1f out, switched right, stayed on inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly approaching final furlong
made most, ridden 3 lengths clear over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong
A wide open handicap rounds off the card and many would have chances on their best form, but the principals look to be Red Contact, Anuvasteel and Admiral Compton and the tentative vote is given to Red Contact. The selection has been running well without winning of late but he was a fair second behind Penwell Hill last time. He remains on the same mark here and from what looks a good draw he will be hard to beat. Anuvasteel rates the main danger on his latest third behind Cherished Number but he just gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Admiral Compton is another worthy of respect on his best form as he looks well weighted but he may just need the run after an 88-day break. Steely Dan is another that would have a chance on his best form but he was very disappointing last time out for no apparent reason so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Takes Tutu is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market, but for the winner we return to Red Contact.
Dance On The Top 16-1 Held up in rear, ridden 4f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, 8th of 10, 21l behind Counsel's Opinion at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (C1) pol in Feb.
Steely Dan 4-1 Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Sri Diamond at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (C1) pol.
Red Contact (USA) 4-1 Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Penwell Hill at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs.
Our Teddy (IRE) 6-1 In touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, last of 10, 4 1/2l behind Northern Desert at Lingfield 1m hcp (D2) pol in Jan.
Blue Trojan (IRE) 16-1 Led far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 32, 3 1/2l behind Spanish Don at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (B1) gd in Oct.
Dafore 16-1 Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 8l behind Zero Tolerance at Newmarket 1m hcp (C1) gs in Oct.
Admiral Compton 15-2 Behind, headway 2f out on outer, kept on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 12, 3l behind Eccentric at Lingfield 1m hcp (D2) pol in Dec.
Anuvasteel 3-1fav Held up, not clear run over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not much room towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Cherished Number at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Takes Tutu (USA) 15-2 Set steady pace, headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly final furlong, 10th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Steely Dan at Lingfield 7f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Cherokee Nation 11-2 Took keen hold, tracked leaders, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Marko Jadeo at W'hampton 6f hcp (D2) pol.
Kabeer 66-1 Led for 8f, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 10l behind Eccentric at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (B1) pol in Feb.
Tedstale (USA) 6-1 Slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, kept on final 2f, 9th of 13, 3l behind Anuvasteel at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
