midfield, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace 2f out
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, headway when not much room over 2f out, switched right and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
midfield, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
led, ridden and headed 3f out, edged left over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, never dangerous
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on same pace 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and effort, no extra approaching final furlong
with leader, ridden to lead 3f out, stayed on well
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, one paced under pressure
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out
towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up in touch, hampered and lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost pace halfway, soon behind
towards rear, never dangerous
held up midfield, headway and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
Archie Babe holds obvious claims here, having won the opening race of the season on Thursday and, as that was an apprentice race he receives no penalty here. However, his price will be reflected by that and over this shorter trip he may be vulnerable. Of those who have been successful on the all-weather recently, Spitfire Bob can be given a chance, as he is lightly raced on turf and potentially well-treated here. Free Option won at Lingfield recently but is not certain to stay the trip on this galloping track, while Noble Cyrano is a full stone higher than his easy win at Southwell last time. Ionian Spring tends to go best on his first start of the season and is on a fair mark, so would have to be considered, as would Trouble Mountain. Mick Easterby's charge is on a very fair mark and will be suited by these conditions, so would have a big chance if fully fit for his reappearance. Liberty Seeker has far more scope than most, but does not look particularly well treated for his handicap debut, while the booking of Kieren Fallon adds to the chance of the fairly consistent Start Over. However, in a wide open race we will plump for Polish Corridor. Michael Dods' four-year-old progressed really well last year, including winning his handicap debut at Pontefract over today's trip. He goes well fresh, and the booking of Tony Culhane suggests that a big run is anticipated.
