held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened closing stages
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance throughout final furlong, kept on
behind, not clear run well over 1f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, strongly challenged inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up, headway approaching final furlong, soon chasing leaders, ran on, nearset finish
led until well over 1f out, faded final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway well over 1f out, soon no impression
tracked leader, hard driven over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra closing stages
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The three-year-old DARKEST LIGHT hadn't shown much before making his handicap debut at Chelmsford on Thursday where he gained a surprise victory. He appeared to have a bit in hand at the finish so a 6lb penalty doesn't look enough to prevent a quick follow--up despite taking on older horses. Ertidaad was winning for only the second time on his 31st start at Kempton last week. That was an apprentice's race so he escapes a penalty so he has to be considered from his low draw. Mowhoob is generally consistent though he's another who doesn't win very often unlike the veteran Cyflymder, who has amassed 13 victories in a long career, the latest over this track and trip from a higher mark in July. Brother In Arms was in winning form around this time last year and is now 10lb lower.
Blackthorn Stick (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden inside final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 10l behind American Patrol (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Brother In Arms (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Good Business (9-3) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Bookmaker 8-1 (8-13) Missed break, behind until headway into mid-division over 5f out, not much room on inside 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Presence Process (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Be Bold 5-1 (8-7) Raced alone far side, led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Lukoutoldmakezebak (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Ertidaad (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on inside, went 2nd inside final 2f, closed over 1f out, led entering final furlong, held on, won at Kempton 1m hcp (7) pol in Feb beating Living Leader (9-6) by nk, 14 ran.
Monsieur Royale 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd entering final furlong, no impression on winner, no extra towards finish, 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Spare Parts (9-10) at Kempton 7f hcp (7) pol in Jan.
Mowhoob 8-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, effort under pressure and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Touch The Clouds (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Royal Rettie 50-1 (8-8) Taken to post early, always in rear, last of 10, 16 1/2l behind Pivotal Flame (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Arya Stark 25-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 14, 19 1/4l behind Runaiocht (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (7) pol in Feb.
Double Dutch 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden and struggling to hold place when hampered over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 9 1/2l behind La Fortuna (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (7) pol in Feb.
Darkest Light 14-1 (8-10) Made all, ridden inside final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Freebe Rocks (9-11) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Cyflymder (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division on outside, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 7 3/4l behind First Experience (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
She's Zoff (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, lost place 4f out, stayed on final 100 yards, no threat, 6th of 11, 3 3/4l behind La Fortuna (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (7) pol in Feb.