tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final, kept on one pace
in touch, lost action and virtually pulled up from over 3f out
always in rear
in rear, kept on, never nearer
slowly into stride, mainly in rear
keen mid-division, ridden and some progress over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong driven out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
THE SCORCHING WIND is still progressing and is weighted to get the better of Elna Bright in this really good handicap so we give Ryan Moore's mount the vote, with Autumn Blades looking the play for each-way backers. With a running style ideally suited to the track, the selection has a very decent strike-rate on artificial surfaces. He just got up in the shadow of the post last time and is still fairly treated with more possibly to come. Elna Bright is certainly consistent having only been a neck short of landing a hat-trick last time out. He also has a great record here but we're slightly put off by the fact he's bumped up the handicap despite having suffered defeat last time out. Autumn Blades is only a couple of pounds heavier than when last in front. He has a bit of form to turn over on a few of these rivals but place claims look abound. Seek The Fair Land has lost only once at this venue in three starts and dead-heated over course and distance last time. He should again run his race but Elna Bright holds him on these terms. Wigrams Turn is another for the list but he doesn't win as often as he should so in a good race The Scorching Wind looks the one.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon edged right, stayed on gamely, won at Lingfield 7f cnd stks (4yo+) (3) pol in Feb beating Autumn Blades (9-3) by hd, 5 ran.
Autumn Blades (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Held up in mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Vitznau (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Elna Bright 7-4fav (8-12) In touch, effort to press winner inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 6, nk behind Mahadee (9-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
The Scorching Wind (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Wide, mid-division, headway to chase leader over 1f out, ridden to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan beating Bravo Echo (8-5) by hd, 9 ran.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, pressed winner inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 13, hd behind Autumn Blades (10-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jan.
Tourist 10-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 8l behind Tiddliwinks (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Kyllachy Star 7-1 (8-10) Raced wide, held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 7l behind Mahadee (9-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Carcinetto (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 7l behind December Draw (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) std.
Bravo Echo 11-2 (8-5) Tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed final strides, 2nd of 9, hd behind The Scorching Wind (8-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Seek The Fair Land 4-1 (8-4) Pressed leader, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, joined post, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb deadheating with Mahadee (9-8), 6 ran.
