chased leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace and no impression from over 1f out
led, headed 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong
very slowly away, behind, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, took keen hold, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost place
Red Jasper looks no nearer opening his account on recent outings over a mile while Slingshot gets a change of headgear attempting this longer trip for the first time after placing at Southwell. A winner over course and distance in November, CASTLEHILL RETREAT has been competing in a higher grade subsequently. He gets another chance back at this level fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Been Bobbied is preferred of the remainder making his handicap debut.
Castlehill Retreat 7-2 (9-6) Held up, headway 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Bold Suitor (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Zuckerberg (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Batchelor Boy (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Gweedore 8-1 (9-7) Raced wide tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Perregrin (9-0) at Southwell 1m (6) pol in Dec.
Slingshot 9-1 (9-1) Raced wide in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Speed Merchant (9-7) at Southwell 6f (5) pol in Dec.
Red Jasper 6-1 (9-11) In touch, not clear run 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden and kept on towards finish, 4th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Sunshine Fantasy (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Been Bobbied (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Dwelt, pushed along in touch in rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, last of 6, 13 1/2l behind Lion Tower (9-5) at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.