steadied start, held up in last place, progress on outer to track leaders 3f out, effort 2f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong
soon led, ridden 2f out, pressed from over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, progress to track leaders over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
keen early, tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out, pressed leader over 1f out, driven to lead narrowly inside final furlong, ran on
Barring a disaster at Wolverhampton on Friday SWORN TIGRESS looks the one to side with in this handicap, with Becausewecan and Dance The Star rated as dangers. Prior to Friday's race the selection has looked well ahead of the handicapper, having easily landed each of his three starts in this country. This step up in trip is a plus and with the only concern being his ability to reproduce his form on this slightly quicker surface, George Baker's runner has to be the choice. Becausewecan was an easy winner of a strong Newmarket handicap on his last start and should be capable of a big run off this revised rating. He handles the surface just fine and with the yard in good form fitness concerns are ruled out. Dance The Star was beaten just a length off this mark last time at Kempton so has to be given the chance to go well again while Cashpoint looks the only other with serious claims, but he doesn't stand out at the weights on his handicap debut. Another good race this and barring a big upset on Friday Sworn Tigress should be winning again.
Dance The Star (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1l behind King Olav (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Becausewecan (USA) 7-1 (8-7) Keen, made all, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct beating Hevelius (9-2) by 1l, 11 ran.
Samarinda (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden 1f out, no extra toward finish, 5th of 7, 1 3/4l behind King Olav (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Cluain Alainn (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Sunwise (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f stks pol in Oct.
Cashpoint 2-1fav (9-6) Keen in touch, good headway to chase leader approaching 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out, asserted near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb beating Sinchiroka (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Benedict Spirit (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 4l behind Kames Park (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Sworn Tigress (GER) 1-2fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, led going well 2f out, clear over 1f out, very easily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol beating Blackstone Vegas (8-11) by 9l, 9 ran.
