led, ridden over 4f out, headed over 3f out, one pace
held up mid-division and raced wide, lost place 6f out
held up, weakened over 5f out
held up, headway 7f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace in 5th when eased towards finish
held up, ridden and weakened over 6f out, tailed off
prominent, ridden and lost place over 5f out
held up in touch, lost place over 4f out
always behind, tailed off halfway
always prominent, led over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, easily
held up, headway halfway, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
Howard Johnson gained an overdue victory in a bumper earlier this week and Ovide can provide him with another success in this sphere, Golden Parachute and Sir Boreas Hawk may provide most danger. Ovide made a very pleasing debut when second to the smart Alfie Flits at Southwell in January. That winner cruised in next time and the horses immediately behind the selection have also run well since. So the form is rock solid and with the stable back amongst the winners he has to be the one too be on. Golden Parachute won by thirteen lengths on his debut and will make a bold bid under his penalty. There are some interesting newcomers though including Lord Gee, Scarecrow and the one we like the most is Sir Boreas Hawk. Alan Swinbank, the handler of Alfie Flits should know how he stands with the seclection and if any money comes for this son Overbury it should be heeded. The market will as usual be a valuable guide, but Ovide looks the best option in fascinating finale
Golden Parachute (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on, won at Fakenham 2m nhf (5) gd in Jan beating Aubigny (10-7) by 13l, 7 ran.
Cardinal Sinn (UAE) 7-1 (11-4) Prominent until ridden and weakened over 3f out, 8th of 12, 32l behind Wind Instrument (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (H) gd in Nov.
Gemini Storm Jendali gelding, half-brother to winning chaser The Forties.
George The Grey Silver Patriarch gelding out of a maiden jumper.
Lord Gee (IRE) Topanoora gelding out of an unraced mare.
Royal Factor Factual gelding out of a maiden racemare.
Scarecrow (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Rossacrowe Gale.
The Hero Sullivan (IRE) Muroto gelding out of a maiden racemare.
Booster Divin (FR) Signe Divin gelding, brother to winning chaser Belle Divine.
Ovide (FR) 7-1 (11-0) Led for 2f, tracked leaders, effort 7f out, led over 4f out, headed 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Alfie Flits (11-7) at Southwell 2m 4yo nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Sir Boreas Hawk Overbury gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Tuckers Bay 66-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, led over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, one pace, 2nd of 13, 12l behind Karello Bay (11-2) at Southwell 2m mrs nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Deep Reflection 9-2 (11-11) Behind, effort over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 14l behind Dubai Sunday (11-4) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Jan.
Anglerzar (IRE) Shernazar mare out of a lightly raced racemare.
Makin A Fuss J B Quick gelding out of a lightly raced mare.
