held up, pushed along and headway 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on well to lead flat
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, led 2 out, headed last, one pace
led, headed 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching next
held up, ridden and weakened 3 out
tracked leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened last
always towards rear
held up towards rear, effort 3 out, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, weakened from 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, weakened 5th
held up mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on from last
held up towards rear, headway 3 out to chase leaders, led and hit last, headed flat, no extra
Sue Smith plays a good hand here with Flake just getting the nod over stablemate Miss Holly, while Bogus Dreams is respected and should make a bold bid to pay for the travelling expenses down from Scotland. Bogus Dreams underwent a wind operation last year and it will be interesting to see how well he fares now that he has the benefit of a seasonal run behind him. This galloping surface will suit his style and he is one to seriously monitor in the betting. Miss Holly is a previous course winner and starts her season on a fair mark. However, she has obviously suffered a training setback and has a little to prove regarding her fitness. She is one to bear in mind for next time. Overstrand and Muntami are others that have claims on the pick of their efforts and can go well at fair odds. However, Flake arrives here at the top of his game after a smooth success at Wetherby last time out. The ground should be ideal for him and, with the 6lb rise not being an insurmountable barrier at this level, Flake is not expected to crumble when push comes to shove.
Overstrand (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 7, 24l behind Al Eile (11-12) at Haydock 2m hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Jan.
Caraman (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Mid-division, weakening when mistake and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Star Member (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
Iberus (GER) 7-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden headway 4th, weakened 2 out, 8th of 14, 21l behind Irish Wolf (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Nov.
Migration 25-1 (11-12) Behind, effort 3 out, soon beaten, 9th of 13, 40l behind Ellway Prospect (10-5) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Flake 3-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, led 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, under pressure when left clear last, ridden out, won at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft beating Eborarry (10-11) by 5l, 7 ran.
Muntami (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 2 out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Fakenham 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Jan beating Easy Laughter (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Miss Holly 11-8fav (11-0) Held up in touch, headway halfway, led after 3 out, stayed on strongly from next, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (E) gf in Jul '04 beating Power Bird (10-7) by 3l, 12 ran.
Vrisaki (IRE) 150-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 5th of 15, 15l behind Masafi (11-10) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (3) gd in Jan.
Pont Neuf (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Towards rear, hampered 3rd, never dangerous, 11th of 17, well behind Woodford Consult (10-4) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Oscar D'hyrome (FR) 50-1 (10-8) Held up, mid-division, ridden after 4 out, kept on from last, 5th of 15, 11l behind Calfraz (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Pseudonym (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 23l behind Prairie Moonlight (11-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jan.
Bogus Dreams (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Always behind, 10th of 15, 35l behind Texas Holdem (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Jan.
