led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace
keen early, tracked leaders, chased leader approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, pushed out
dwelt towards rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, not trouble leaders
in touch, pushed along 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
went right start, wide and headway to track leader 5f out, pushed along and unable to quicken 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden approaching final furlong, ran on to chase winner towards finish
The Hulk is penalised for making a winning debut over track and trip and TOUCHWOOD can make the most of the weight concession. The latter was second over 7f last time but was beaten only a short-head over course and distance earlier and is also preferred to Mummy Bear on that form. Pinball Wizard and and stablemate Breath Of Sun are both related to winners though the latter has the speedier pedigree.
The Hulk 2-1fav (8-12) Quickly away led 1f, tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jan beating Save The Spirit (10-7) by hd, 9 ran.
Breath Of Sun Bated Breath colt out of Heliograph.
Ooh Is It Es Que Love gelding out of Candleberry.
Pinball Wizard (IRE) Dark Angel gelding out of Alsalwa.
Plastic Paddy 33-1 (8-12) Broke well, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Diligent Harry (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Touchwood (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Went left leaving the stalls, led, kicked on after 2f out and clear lead 1f out, headed final 110 yards, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Mutahamisa (9-0) at Kempton 7f stks (4) pol in Dec.
Mummy Bear (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort 2 out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Shining Success (9-0) at Chelmsford City 6f fll stks (5) pol in Nov.
Nina's Field Cannock Chase filly out of Art Critic.