towards rear, headway over 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, eased over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, well held 4th over 1f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably
slowly away, in rear, ridden over 3f out, well beaten over 2f out
towards rear, driven over 3f out, soon outpaced, no impression
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
ERISSIMUS MAXIMUS was raised only 2lb for winning over track and trip three weeks ago. But a couple of subsequent winners have come out of the race and Chris Dwyer’s colt should have the edge on that form. Imdancinwithurwife made her handicap debut in a tougher contest than this at Wolverhampton and can figure while Major Jumbo should be sharper for a recent return from a lay-off when second at Southwell. Magdalene Fox went close over 6f at Wolverhampton last time having made all at the same track previously so this drop back in trip may well suit.
Erissimus Maximus (FR) 6-4fav (9-6) Chased leaders on outside, hung left and led narrowly halfway, ran on, ridden out, won at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan beating Cajmere (9-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Imdancinwithurwife (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Tracked leader until inside final furlong, ridden and no extra, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Dazacam (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Lady Cristal (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, soon slight lead, ridden and headed inside final furlong, chased leader until well inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 7th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Fareeq (9-6) at Newcastle 6f (5) pol in Sep.
Major Jumbo 8-1 (8-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Gracious Tom (8-8) at Southwell 5f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Poppy Pivot (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Raced wide in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, tailed off, last of 10, 31 3/4l behind Cappananty Con (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Brother McGonagall 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, effort and 4th over 1f out, no impression, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Cajmere (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Magdalene Fox 10-3fav (9-3) Led, pushed 2 lengths clear 2f out, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Cappananty Con (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.