towards rear, took closer order approaching 10th, nudged along before 3 out, good headway to lead approaching 2 out, headed after last, kept on one pace
pushed along leaving start, chased leaders, given reminder before 9th, ridden and lost place 11th, soon struggling, pulled up before last
held up in rear, still plenty to do 3 out, pushed along and headway before 2 out, ridden to challenge approaching last, ran on to lead after last
mid-division, dropped to rear 11th, soon pushed along, faded before 2 out
prominent, lost place approaching 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, plugged on one pace
chased leaders, pushed along before 2 out, kept on one pace to go third flat
led, edged right after 5th and 10th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden approaching last, no extra and lost third flat
Universal Island didn't run at all badly on handicap debut here last month and has been nudged down 1lb by the assessor. She's only had three starts over timber and there should be more to come here, especially in receipt of so much weight all round. Beaufort West also ran perfectly well on his recent reappearance at this venue when a fair third to Warranty and looks one of the more likely ones with his useful conditional taking off a valuable 7lb. Milfolhas Has has only shown an inkling of form in maiden and novice hurdles but is one to note now handicapping. The vote goes to THE TIN MINER, who hasn't won for a while but has been admirably consistent - not out of the first four in his last ten starts - and he can gain due reward for his consistency in a not especially competitive contest.
Beaufort West (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along and went 3rd home turn, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Warranty (12-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
The Tin Miner (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, took closer order 6th, not fluent 11th, soon ridden, led 3 out, headed before next, no extra and lost second flat, 3rd of 8, 7 1/4l behind Our Three Sons (11-4) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
El Hageb Rose (FR) 16-1 (10-5) Took keen hold in rear, not fluent 4th, well beaten 11th, pulled up after, at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Aikenbreakinheart (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) In rear, pushed along after 8th, beaten 3 out, 6th of 10, 30 1/4l behind Warranty (12-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Milfolhas Has (FR) 80-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, well behind from 7th, tailed off, 6th of 8, dist behind Thomas Mor (11-4) at Worcester 2m 7f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Allardyce 25-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, struggling and pulled up before 8th, at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Universal Island 16-5 (10-2) Raced keenly towards rear, not fluent 7th, went 4th after 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, kept on, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Harry's Hottie (11-9) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
