tracked leaders early, mid-division, tracked leaders again after last (usual 4 out), not clear run over 2f out, went 2nd inside final 2f, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression with winner final furlong
took keen hold, with leader, led after 3f, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression in 4th from over 1f out
soon led, headed after 3f, tracked leader, ridden and lost place when bumped over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led early, in touch, lost place last (usual 4 out), outpaced 3f out, no danger after
chased leaders, outpaced last (usual 4 out), ridden over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led 2f out, driven and kept on well from over 1f out (all flights in home straight omitted)
mid-division, tracked leaders after last (usual 4 out), ridden and one pace 2f out, no impression after
held up behind, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, chased front pair over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
behind, outpaced 3f out, never a threat
mid-division, lost place after 3f, behind when lost action and pulled up before 1st, (usual 4th)
Superior Command won a similar-class handicap over the track and trip in January and made a bold bid to defy a 6lb rise on a return visit. Violiniste completed a four-timer last spring, mainly on quick ground, and is much better than he showed on his Irish hurdles debut at Navan. G'DAY AUSSIE has completed a double in good style and though Brian Ellison's four-year-old has shot up the ratings he's taken to complete a hat-trick. However, Brian Hughes, who has ridden him to both victories, is on board the lightly-raced Spiculas here so Malcolm Jefferson's charge is greatly respected. Another youngster, Silver Streak, has gone up an incredible 20lb for a facile victory on his debut for Evan Williams at Taunton in December while Jonny Delta has had his last nine starts on this track, winning a better class handicap than this from just 2lb lower in the same month.
Violoniste (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 13th of 15, dist behind Yaha Fizz (10-8) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Spiculas (IRE) 9-4jfav (11-12) Held up in touch, chased leaders 4 out, went 2nd after next, weakened last, 4th of 10, 28 1/4l behind Tonto's Spirit (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Endless Credit (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, lost place before 4 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Tonto's Spirit (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Jonny Delta 9-2 (12-1) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, effort 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 7 1/2l behind Whispering Storm (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Feb.
Superior Command (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-12) Pulled hard towards rear, slow 3rd, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Whispering Storm (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Feb.
Silver Streak (IRE) 2-1fav (10-9) Raced keenly, tracked leader until approaching 6th, 2nd again 3 out, led on bit well before 2 out, soon drew clear, went right last, very easily, won at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gd in Dec beating Chief Brody (11-10) by 12l, 12 ran.
G'day Aussie 2-1fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 6th, 2nd 3 out, led after next, soon clear, hit last, easily, won at Fakenham 2m hcp (4) gs in Dec beating Helium (12-0) by 11l, 12 ran.
Mr Kite 11-1 (11-12) Held up well in rear, took keen hold, headway 2 out, not clear run before last, went 3rd flat, stayed on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 9, 8 1/2l behind Blake Dean (10-12) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Alyasan (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Behind, pushed along after 2nd, lost touch 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, 34 3/4l behind Snowed In (10-4) at Catterick 2m hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Grexit (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) In touch in mid-division, lost place before 3rd, well beaten after 5th, pulled up before 3 out, at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) sft in Jan.
