mid-division, headway before 3 out, went 3rd before 2 out, led 2 out, ridden before last, edged left run-in, kept on well
mid-division, pushed along halfway, one pace and no impression
towards rear, weakened from 3 out
in touch, headway before 2 out, kept on in 3rd and no impression
tracked leader, weakened from 3 out
tracked leader, led after 3 out, ridden before and headed 2 out, kept on and always held run-in
in rear, weakened from 4 out
held up towards rear, effort 2 out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, every chance before 2 out, one pace in 4th
behind, mistake 1st, weakened from 3 out
behind, headway before 2 out, one pace
led, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
SEVEN NATION ARMY has been finding one too good but his luck should change here. He's come up against some useful novices and, despite his form figures, there isn't a lot wrong with his attitude. Global Thrill has ability but may do better when tackling handicaps while Arantes continues to be let down by his jumping. Plumpton bumper winner Act Now has yet to race on ground this fast but Pengo's Boy should handle conditions and has place prospects.
Global Thrill 4-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 2nd when mistake 3 out, no impression on winner before last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Filatore (11-3) at Ffos Las 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Love The Leader (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leader until before 6th, chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 5th of 9, 24l behind Vayland (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
On The Road (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Towards rear, jumped slowly, behind 4th,, 15th of 16, well behind War Sound (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Pengo's Boy 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 19l behind Supasundae (11-4) at Ascot 2m Listed NH flat (1) sft in Dec.
Rainman (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, ridden after 5th, weakened after next, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Sirabad (11-8) at Sandown 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Seven Nation Army (IRE) 15-8 (11-1) Chased leader, went right 1st, led 3rd, headed 2 out, chased winner, ridden before last, stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sirabad (11-8) at Sandown 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Water Rail 100-1 (10-8) In rear, some headway 5th, no impression, well beaten next, 8th of 10, well behind Take Two (10-12) at Warwick 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Act Now 9-4 (10-11) Raced keenly, slight lead for 5f, pressed leader, led again over 2f out, shaken up and came clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (6) hvy in Feb beating Generous Jack (11-11) by 8l, 6 ran.
Arantes 6-1 (10-4) Keen, close up, hit 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened next, last of 6, 22l behind Apterix (10-7) at Fakenham 2m cond mdn hdle (4) gd.
David John 150-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, last of 13, well behind New Street (10-12) at Stratford 2m 4yo hdl (3) gs.
Gaelic Ice 25-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 6, 11l behind Silver Mountain (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 5f hacp 0-70 (5) pol (flat).
Haleo 50-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, hit 2nd, pushed along and weakened before 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Flying Light (11-11) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs, 14 ran.
