tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never a factor
close up, pushed along over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, never nearer
raced wide, in touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
pressed leader, led 2f out, 2 lengths clear entering final furlong, eased close home
slowly away, outpaced, never near leaders
led and soon pressed, pushed along and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
There was little between runner-up Swiss Pride and Porfin over track and trip last time when Lilkian finished further behind. Shalaa Asker has been raised 3lb for winning at Southwell while Daphne May drops down in trip on her first outing for a new yard. INCRIMINATION also debuts for new connections having won a maiden race at Dundalk last year. She faced a tougher task at the same track when last in action and gets a speculative vote on her handicap debut.
Swiss Pride (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, headway out wide and strong inside final furlong, kept on to hold every chance until winner quickened on towards finish, went 2nd final strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Justcallmepete (9-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Incrimination (IRE) 8-11fav (9-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out and 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Unconquerable Keen (9-5) at Dundalk 6f pol in Mar.
Wake Up Harry 16-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, led, headed 1f out, weakened quickly soon after, last of 7, 8 3/4l behind Tequilamockingbird (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Lilkian 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, hard ridden and every chance inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 10, 3/4l behind Justcallmepete (9-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
I'm Mable 4-1 (8-13) Slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 1 1/4l behind Four Adaay (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Shalaa Asker 5-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec beating Motawaazy (9-11) by 1l, 11 ran.
Porfin (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, went between horses inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, headed and lost two places towards finish, 4th of 10, nk behind Justcallmepete (9-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Daphne May 13-2 (9-12) Held up in rear, headway near side of group edging left from 2f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Promoting (9-8) at Windsor 1m hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Dazzerling (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Went left start, raced keenly in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 11, 24 1/4l behind Holbache (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.