went slightly left start, chased leaders far side of group and keen, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
off the pace in last pair, never involved
raced keenly, chased leader, led inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened soon after
raced keenly chasing leaders near side rail, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after
slowly into stride, held up and behind, good headway far side of group chasing leaders over 1f out, led 1f out, soon ridden and ran on, headed towards finish
held up in mid-division, good headway near side of group chasing leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish
led until inside final 2f, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
BLIND BEGGAR made a winning debut for Mick Appleby’s yard when scoring at Southwell. He went close off a higher mark when trained in Ireland earlier last year and can go in again. Khabib has been in the mix over the minimum trip and Brazen Bolt has been thereabouts over 7f on the Turf while Bellagio Man has placed in all three starts since winning here in November. Sir Robin makes his handicap and all-weather debut on his first start since July and should be noted for any support in the betting.
Sir Robin (IRE) 1-6fav (9-11) Edged left start, led, headed over 4f out, chased leader, led again over 1f out, soon quickened clear, easily, won at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gf in Jul beating Spear Fir (8-13) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
Khabib (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Edged right start, chased leaders, switched right over 2f out, effort over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Alligator Alley (9-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (3) pol in Dec.
Brazen Bolt 10-3 (9-12) Raced keenly tracking leaders in 5th, headway out wide 2f out, disputing lead and every chance inside final furlong, no extra last strides, 2nd of 13, hd behind Abduction (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Ballyconneely Bay (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, well beaten inside final 2f, last of 13, 27 1/4l behind Pockley (8-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Dec.
Blind Beggar (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Quickly away, made all, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, always doing enough, won at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec beating Total Commitment (9-7) by nk, 5 ran.
Bellagio Man (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, unable to challenge, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Westmorian (9-3) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Adeb (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, some late headway, never nearer, 10th of 20, 11 3/4l behind Ever Given (9-0) at York 6f stks (2) gd in Aug.
Muscika 4-1 (9-7) Led early, chased leaders, switched right over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Laheg (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
