held up, towards rear, pushed along 5th, outpaced approaching 3 out, no impression
held up, towards rear, effort 4 out, pushed along next, chased leading pair approaching 2 out, kept on from last
tracked leader, hit 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
tracked leaders in 4th, blundered 4 out, soon weakened
held up, mid-division, headway 4 out, led 3 out, drew clear from last
held up, in rear, ridden approaching 3 out, never dangerous
tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent 1st, jumped slowly and behind from 3rd, soon tailed off
led, hit 2nd, headed 3 out, hit last, kept on, no chance with winner
held up in touch, chased leaders approaching 3 out, soon weakened
A decent pace likely here which should suit POKFULHAM and he can pick off Veronicas Boy and First Bay. The selection tends to be a bit keen in his races so wouldn't want a dawdling pace however there look to be plenty of rivals who like to go forward. His form reads well, especially his third to Inventor, and a bold bid is expected. Strikemaster might do better now entering novice handicaps, Veronicas Boy has a tongue-tie added to cheek-pieces this afternoon and his form looks solid, whilst First Bay has achieved slightly less to date and he needs to improve for his break. Orsippus cannot be overlooked; his thirds to Kudu Country and Carlito Brigante both look rock solid and his mark of 105 is more enticing than many in the race. K'Gari may not be the most straight-forward but he has some ability; the fact that he stays two miles on the flat means than he might just find this an inadequate test however. Night Knight and Regal Lyric also appeal as two who have more to give off these opening handicap marks, however the vote goes to Pokfulham.
Strikemaster (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 45l behind Barizan (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (2) gd in Sep.
Pokfulham (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Inventor (11-11) at Musselburgh 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Veronicas Boy 10-1 (10-12) Led, ridden approaching last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Open Day (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gs.
First Bay (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Prominent, chased winner 2 out until approaching last, weakened flat, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Monsieur Jourdain (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Orsippus (USA) 33-1 (11-0) In touch, mistake 4 out, outpaced next, 5th 2 out, stayed on flat to go 3rd post, 3rd of 7, 15l behind Carlito Brigante (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hdl (2) gs.
Regal Lyric (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up in rear and keen, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression, 10th of 16, 16l behind Blue Nymph (10-5) at Doncaster 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
K'Gari (USA) 66-1 (10-2) Raced wide, soon in touch, ridden and outpaced 3 out, soon no impression, 4th and beaten when mistake last, 5th of 11, 20l behind Stormy Weather (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
New Tricks 28-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, tailed off approaching 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Tarabaloo (11-1) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Night Knight (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, chased leaders approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 16, 16l behind Jeronimo Joe (10-7) at Catterick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gs.
