held up, headway over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong
made all, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong
slow into stride, behind, headway on inner 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, headway when squeezed for room approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish
prominent, effort over 2f out, squeezed for room over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
slow into stride, behind, ridden along, headway 2f out, some late headway but never reached challenging position
prominent, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
held up, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, no extra final furlong
slow into stride, behind, headway when not much room over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong
always rear division
Nonrunner
Destinys Dream and New Beginning have been in good form this season but it may be worth taking a chance with TIMOCRACY. The gelding only managed to win a Brighton handicap during an eight race career for Mark Johnston but he has joined a shrewd yard that is in the middle of a good run of form. One of his best performances came over this course and distance and it would be no surprise to see him attract support. Princess Rainbow makes her handicap bow for a yard going well and is another that needs a second look for signs of confidence but the likes of Destinys Dream and New Beginning look sure to be in the shake-up. The former is 4lbs higher and dropping back a quarter of a mile in trip and doesn't win very often which has also been the case for New Beginning but he has done little wrong of late and may enjoy a change of fortune. Timocracy was expensive to follow last term but may be able to get his new season off to the best possible start.
Quince (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Always behind, 6th of 7, 14l behind Eton Fable (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Timocracy 5-2fav (9-4) Tracked leader, headway and every chance over 3f out, soon ridden, gradually weakened, 5th of 12, 7l behind Grandad Bill (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (4) gs in Oct.
Old Romney 2-1fav (8-10) Steadied start, rider not happy with pace, led and soon clear after 2f, shaken up 1f out, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Royal Amnesty (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Uncle Bertie 11-2 (10-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on steadily inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Campli (9-7) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Destinys Dream (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fm beating Bridgewater Boys (8-13) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Princess Flame (GER) 20-1 (8-0) Always rear group, never a factor, 10th of 13, 17l behind Invasian (8-4) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Princess Rainbow (FR) 2-9fav (8-12) Held up and keen, headway 4f out, chased winner over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Ice Bellini (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) hvy in Oct.
Masterofceremonies 9-1 (9-10) Slowly away, behind and reluctant to race, ridden soon driven along, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 1m 1f sell stks (6) gf beating Lucayan Dancer (9-10) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
New Beginning (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Sirvino (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Kalasam 25-1 (10-10) Prominent, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 9l behind Director's Chair (10-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gd in Mar.
Moonstreaker 16-1 (8-10) Started slowly and towards rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 4l behind Sirvino (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sudden Impulse 20-1 (8-3) In touch, chased leader 5f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Robby Bobby (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (4) fbs in Dec.
Neon Blue 8-1 (8-9) Held up, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Safebreaker (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Marning Star 11-2 (8-9) Raced keenly, tracked leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 3, 7l behind Spinning (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcap (4) pol in Feb.
