towards rear, headway over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
close up, ridden well over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
slowly away, towards rear, stayed on strongly on outer from over 1f out, nearest finish
slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, some headway from well over 1f out, never dangerous
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, stayed on from over 1f out
slowly away, behind, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on
always behind
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
mid-division, never nearer
chased leaders, led inside final furlong, kept on well
held up and pulled hard, never dangerous
Swinbrook and Kipchak both come here with a six pounds penalty after recent successes, but we'll take a chance with THIS ONES FOR PAT. Stewart Parr's gelding has the advantage of a low draw in this big field, and plenty in hand at the weights with the other two on the shortlist. Lightly raced on turf, he's won over the minimum trip twice at Southwell, and also come close at Wolverhampton. The step up in trip should suit, and he may even be a decent each way price. Last time out he was narrowly beaten after a three month break. A number of others here are also regular all-weather campaigners. Swinbrook's on a hat-trick following successes at Southwell, but weight and draw may go against him here. The same could be said for Kipchak. Flying Bantam is one of a handful of course and distance winners here, and has his first run for John Norton. Desert Dreamer is chasing a hat-trick of wins too, and comes here as David Evans' only runner on the card. It's a tricky contest, with so many having decent form albeit at this lowely level, but we'll chance our arm with THIS ONES FOR PAT.
Swinbrook (USA) 7-4 (8-4) Chased leaders, joined leader on bit 2f out, shaken up to lead final 100 yards, ridden out, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) in Mar beating Wotashirtfull (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Kipchak (IRE) 1-2fav (10-0) Take to post early, made most at strong pace, ridden and came centre over 1f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol in Mar beating Red Current (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Held up in rear, headway on outer approaching 2f out, soon ridden, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f sell stks (6) pol in Mar beating Obe Royal (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Dickie Le Davoir 11-2 (8-10) Slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, hampered approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 4l behind Calmdownmate (9-0) at Southwell 6f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Dvinsky (USA) 4-1 (9-4) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Obe Gold (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Moonage Daydream (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 6l behind Woodsley House (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcap (5) gs in Sep.
Blue Charm 7-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Autumn Blades (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcap (5) fbs in Mar.
Rio Sands 16-1 (8-9) Behind, effort halfway, never dangerous, 13th of 19, 8l behind Haajes (9-5) at Redcar 5f hcap (5) gd in Oct.
Guest Connections 4-1fav (9-3) Dwelt, always behind, 10th of 11, 9l behind Turn Me On (9-1) at Catterick 6f hcap (5) gd in Aug.
Bid For Gold 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders far side group, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 17, 8l behind Lap of Honour (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcap (5) hvy in Oct.
Red Cape (FR) 10-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 1f out, soon driven and weakened, 12th of 14, 9l behind Malcheek (9-2) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Realt Na Mara (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 7, 18l behind Captain Macarry (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Ingleby Princess 16-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 15, 8l behind Bold Marc (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcap (5) gs in Oct.
This Ones For Pat (USA) 9-4fav (9-1) Went right start, chased leaders, ridden after 2f, driven over 1f out, stayed on to press winner close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Spic 'n Span (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Flying Bantam (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, never trouble leaders, 10th of 14, 10l behind Another Genepi (8-9) at Southwell 7f clm stks (6) fbs in Nov.
Pickering 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 7, 16l behind Obe One (8-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Mandelieu (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Went left and bumped start, pulled hard in mid-division, ridden and lost place 2f out, last of 13, 17l behind Tyrannosaurus Rex (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
