chased leader, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out until ridden inside final furlong, weakened soon after
held up off the pace and always towards rear
held up towards rear, headway near side of group over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders
steadied start, held up and behind, headway and switched left to far side of group over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, not reach leading duo
mid-division, steady headway near side of group over 1f out, cajoled along inside final furlong, ran on to lead on line
held up in mid-division, headway when not clear run and eased inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed post
held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden inside final 2f, headway soon after, chased leaders inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
NonRunner
A couple of these are closely matched on latest running over track and trip. Devil's Angel finished just ahead of ATHOLLBLAIR BOY when third here and will be winning soon but the latter scored off a 12lb higher mark over track and trip at this time last year and it could be his turn again. Spartan Fighter has something to find with the selection and Strong Power is preferred while both Gunmetal and Asad drop down in class and distance and Ghathanfar also has a shout back over today’s trip.
Asad (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) Keen in front, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened quickly soon after, last of 5, 10l behind Amaysmont (8-7) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Spartan Fighter 17-2 (8-12) In rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 8, 9 1/2l behind Futuristic (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Strong Power (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Restrained towards rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, ran on down outside final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Sir Oliver (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Gunmetal (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Restrained towards rear, ridden into midfield over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Sanaadh (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Dandys Gold (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Edged left and steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, last of 8, 7 1/4l behind Tadleel (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Devil's Angel 11-1 (8-9) Slow to break, held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 3rd of 7, nk behind Global Warning (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Where's Mick (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, raced keenly towards rear, headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Full Intention (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Ghathanfar (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, raced keenly, driven over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Saisons D'Or (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Athollblair Boy (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Held up behind leaders, not much room over 2f out, not clear run 1f out, soon switched right, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 1/2l behind Global Warning (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Hart Stopper 16-1 (9-1) Raced out wide in mid-division, wide home turn, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Spartan Fighter (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
