tracked leaders, keen early, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
made all, hard ridden from 2f out, strongly challenged inside final furlong, held on gamely
held up in rear but in touch, outpaced well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, lost place after 5f, soon pushed along, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, effort on inside over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well closing stages
Principally known for his exploits on the Flat, Kevin Ryan has a decent strike rate under this code and BEYOND THE CLOUDS made a winning start over track and trip last month. He can defy a penalty with normal progress and is just preferred to Captain Woodie. The latter also won on his debut when successful at Taunton in December while Amateur, Ballyvic Boru and Wemyss Point all finished second on their latest starts with the former narrowly beaten at Lingfield and making most appeal of that trio.
Captain Woodie (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, hung right from over 1f out, driven out, ran on well, won at Taunton 2m (4) gf in Dec beating Cockney Wren (10-0) by nk, 5 ran.
Ballyvic Boru (IRE) 8-11fav (11-4) Held up in touch, tracked leaders after 7f, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Helmsley Lad (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (6) gs in Dec.
Competition 16-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, dist behind Silver Bullion (10-12) at Ayr 2m (6) sft in Dec.
Wemyss Point 7-1 (10-12) Towards rear, stayed on from 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, went 2nd last stride, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Senatus (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m mdn (6) gd in Nov.
Beyond The Clouds 4-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly, won at Musselburgh 2m (6) gd in Jan beating Hattaab (10-7) by 12l, 12 ran.
Amateur (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway on outside over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50 yards, going on close home, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Blazon (11-0) at Lingfield 2m (6) pol in Dec.
Wee Bogus Multiplex gelding out of Silver Gyre.