never better than mid-division
towards rear, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, ran on well to go 2nd well inside final furlong, not reach winner
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression
led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
missed break, in rear, headway on inside 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer
behind, switched outside over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd well inside final furlong
slowly into stride and behind, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, effort and every chance over 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway on inside to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held on final furlong
in touch, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
saddle soon slipped, in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on to chase leaders final furlong, no impression
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
behind until stayed on final 2f, never nearer
raced wide, in touch, lost place over 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, lost place over 4f out, soon behind
Nonrunner
An interesting little opener this where one of either MAN OF GWENT or Strike Force could run away with it and it is the first mentioned who gets the nod; Insira and Ming Vase are expected to battle it out for third. The selection comes from the yard of David Evans who are doing well of late. The five-year-old travelled well in second when last seen and looked a constant threat, he has winning experience and any improvement on his last outing should see him take the honours here. Strike Force has proven a little hard to predict recently. The gelding ran in second at the last time of asking and he should be a big threat to the selection, a victory looks beyond him though and he hasn't recorded a win since September. Inspirina ran well in defeat at Chester last time, it was an encouraging return to action for the gelding and any natural improvement should see him thereabouts at the post. Ming Vase ran well when last seen but things may be difficult for him today and he'll struggle to make the places in this company. Any movement in the market for Rudry World would be interesting but for us Man of Gwent looks the likely winner.
Man of Gwent (UAE) 3-1fav (9-0) In touch, headway over 4f out, ridden over 1f out to chase winner and no impression, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Laish Ya Hajar (9-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Sir Boss (IRE) 4-1fav (10-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway from 3f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 2l behind Norman The Great (10-2) at Newbury 1m 2f (5) gf in May.
Hi Dancer 8-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 1m 5f ldy hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Border Tale (9-0) by 4l, 11 ran.
King's Ransom 12-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 12l behind Sonny Parkin (9-6) at Newmarket 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Inspirina (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) In touch, steadied 10f out, improved over 5f out, led well over 1f out, soon headed, unable to quicken and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Toshi (9-7) at Chester 1m 4f (5) gf.
Strike Force 11-2 (9-2) In touch, headway to join leader over 4f out, led over 3f out, soon driven, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Penang Cinta (8-10) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Paparaazi (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Prominent, effort when weakening over 3f, 11th of 13, 39l behind Kingsholm (11-1) at Beverley 1m 2f am hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Ming Vase 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance entering final furlong, edged right and kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Lucayan Dancer (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf.
Gala Sunday (USA) 9-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 13l behind General Tufto (10-5) at Beverley 1m 2f (5) gd in May.
Titinius (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Joinedupwriting (9-1) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Jarvo 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 4f out, last of 10, well behind Ridgeway Jazz (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Jan.
Hurricane Thomas (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 8l behind Piverina (8-4) at Hamilton 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Zaplamation (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Lucayan Dancer (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf.
Itsy Bitsy 14-1 (10-8) In rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 11l behind Bright Sparky (11-3) at Southwell 1m 3f Am hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Right You Are (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 13th of 14, 19l behind Barkass (9-6) at Southwell 1m sell stks (6) fbs in Nov.
Swing It Ruby (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, last of 10, 47l behind Lucky Punt (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Rudry World (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Towards rear, headway 4f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Dimashq (8-13) at Ripon 1m 4f ldy hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
