held up towards rear, switched right to wide outside inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
disputed lead, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
mid-division, wide straight, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led post
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge
behind, under pressure and struggling halfway, soon driven, effort on inside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
well in rear, pushed along and struggling 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
always towards rear, hard ridden and struggling 2f out
held up towards rear on inside, headway well over 1f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven and kept on until headed post
A typically competitive sprint in which HOLLOW JO is picked with Peopleton Brook and The Geester respected as the dangers.John Jenkins does have two entered and while our selection is now in double digits as far as age is concerned, he has been a consistent sort at this grade for many a year. Peopleton Brook surprised a few with his win in a claimer. He was taking on some very out of form sorts in that race and paradoxically, this race actually is much tougher. The Geester represents a yard that are in form and his recent run at Southwell's fibresand can be safely overlooked. He reopposes his fellow dead-heater, Elusive Ronnie this afternoon. Grand Palace is capable though very inconsistent. Tanley looked a potential improver earlier in the month when victorious over course and distance. He has been beaten off this mark recently. Smirfys Systems makes his debut for new connections though would have made much more appeal with is if the track would have been Wolverhampton. Bold Diva is making a first run for quite some time. Were there any money for Tony Carroll's mare it should not be dismissed lightly. Hollow Jo appears the most feasible option.
Peopleton Brook 25-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, held up in touch, switched right to outside well over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Lingfield 6f clm stks (6) pol beating Total Impact (9-0) by nk, 6 ran.
Love You Louis 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Absa Lutte (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Smirfys Systems 5-1 (9-2) Led, ridden entering final furlong, headed inside last, edged right, no extra, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Just Jimmy (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
White Shift (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led early, prominent, not clear run briefly on inside and switched right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 7l behind Diapason (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Hollow Jo 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed close home, no extra, 2nd of 12, hd behind Handsome Cross (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) in Dec.
Amber Sunset 20-1 (9-2) Led, headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Diapason (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
The Geester 7-2 (9-8) Behind, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 9, 6l behind Lujiana (8-6) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Elusive Ronnie (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, led on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, joined on post, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol deadheating with The Geester (9-2), 10 ran.
Trip Switch 40-1 (8-13) Held up, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Imperial House (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Grand Palace (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 9, 4l behind Lujiana (8-5) at Southwell 5f app hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.
Bold Diva 7-2fav (8-13) Mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Another Try (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in May.
Tanley 5-2fav (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Radiator Rooney (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
