mid-division, took keen hold, driven over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, kept on towards finish
slowly into stride, took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, unable to challenge winner
slowly into stride, took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, kept on final 100 yards, never nearer
mid-division, effort 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not able to challenge
prominent, one pace 1f out, faded final 100 yards
prominent, driven over 1f out, faded final 150 yards
went left start, made all, pushed along from over 1f out, kept on well
bumped start, took keen hold in mid-division, not much room well over 1f out, effort entering final furlong, stayed on
went left and bumped rival start, in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
always in rear
Nonrunner
Beggers Luck was having only her sixth run to date when landing a handicap here last month. She'll continue to improve but the runner-up that day, BLACK TRUFFLE, can take his revenge despite a subsequent defeat over a trip too short. Shifting Star was in cracking form early last summer and has been very consistent in the winter campaign without managing a victory. Quinta Feira was making his handicap debut when running well over 6f at Kempton and a return to this trip should bring about more progress. The French Grey could provide a threat as she was making her handicap debut and having just her fourth start when runner-up to the well-supported Tsarglas at Wolverhampton.
Shifting Star (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Close up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed final strides, 3rd of 9, hd behind West Leake (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Indus Valley (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Led, joined 2f out, soon headed, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Boboli Gardens (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Quinta Feira (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 12, 3/4l behind Gold Club (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Sheikh The Reins (IRE) (8-9) 5th of 6, 13l behind Berrahri (8-9) at Saint Moritz(SWI) 1m cnd stks (4yo+) in Feb.
Monsieur Royale 12-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, effort between horses chasing leaders over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Boboli Gardens (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Beggers Luck 10-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, effort to lead just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb beating Black Truffle (8-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
The French Grey (FR) 33-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, hard driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on well closing stages, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Tsarglas (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-55) (6).
Teen Ager (FR) 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 4th of 10, 1l behind Beggers Luck (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Black Truffle (FR) 4-1fav (9-2) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 1l behind Douneedahand (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Littlecote Lady 10-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 10l behind Satchville Flyer (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Feb.
Spider Bay 16-1 (9-2) Raced wide early, took keen hold chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 12l behind Boboli Gardens (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Half Way 40-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, hung right over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 12, 8l behind Gold Club (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Saskia's Dream 5-1 (8-5) Raced wide close up, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Saved My Bacon (8-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Mick Dundee (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, 10th of 11, 11l behind Waterloo Dock (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-52 (6).
