mid-division, chased leaders halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra and lost 3rd place inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, easily
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders to halfway
led until headed over 3f out, ridden well over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to take 3rd place
dwelt, mid-division, chased leaders after 3f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression
The top two dominate from a form perspective and ORPENINDEED is narrowly preferred. Frank Sheridan is a shrewd placer of his charges and his consistent operator seems sure to give another sound account adopting customary front-running tactics. Trip and ground are fine. Abriachan is useful in low-grade handicap company and his Kempton success during the winter makes him a leading contender here. Market support would increase confidence. Rub Of The Relic has claims if delivering his best but ended last season in modest form and returns from a lengthy break.
Abriachan 11-2 (9-5) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dvinsky (9-2) at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Orpenindeed (IRE) 11-8fav (9-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Steelcut (9-11) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Dream Express (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders, 4th of 13, 2l behind Pinball (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Nov.
Efidium 50-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 14th of 16, 15l behind Island Chief (10-4) at Thirsk 1m sell hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Glencairn Star 100-1 (9-10) Held up in rear and keen, weakened 3f out, last of 9, 45l behind Thrust Control (10-0) at Catterick 7f clm stks (6) gd in Mar.
Isle of Ellis (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 8l behind Frequency (10-0) at Redcar 6f All clm stks (6) fm.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Outpaced throughout, last of 8, 23l behind Solicitor (9-5) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Hettie Hubble 100-1 (8-4) Dwelt, headway to be in touch halfway, weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 6l behind The Human League (8-13) at Leicester 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Karate Queen 25-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 9l behind Loyal Royal (10-10) at Wolverhampton 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kaua'i Girl 8-1 (8-10) Awkward start, in touch in rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, last of 6, well behind Labore (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Mini's Destination 40-1 (8-3) Pushed along to chase leaders on outer, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 5, 9l behind Lightning Cloud (8-13) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs.
