prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear
soon led, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong until headed well inside, no extra close home
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace inside
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never near to challenge
took keen hold behind leaders, pushed along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, not much room and switched right over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
Zonic Boom, Kaymich Perfecto and Rock Lobster form the shortlist in another competitive handicap and the vote is given to Zonic Boom. The selection won well last time at Nottingham when narrowly getting the better of Mister Right. He is stepped up in trip here which should suit and this game and consistent 5-year-old should be capable of scoring again. Kaymich Perfecto is a hold-up horse who will need some luck-in-running, but he is in good heart at present and confirmed that last time when a close third behind Jubilee Street at Catterick. However, he is unproven over this longer trip and on that basis we will oppose him. Rock Lobster was doing his best work at the finish over 1m at Nottingham last time when fourth behind Iskander, so he will be suited by the extra furlong and he should be good enough to make the frame. Newcorp Lad would have claims on the pick of his form but has been a little disappointing of late and for the winner we return to Zonic Boom.
Low Cloud 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no progress, 9th of 13, 7l behind Kew Green (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (E3) pol in Dec.
Ruby Legend 8-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no headway final 2f out, 12th of 16, 12l behind Talldark'n'andsome (9-10) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (E) gs in Nov '03.
Rock Lobster 16-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 3l behind Iskander (9-3) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gf.
Newcorp Lad 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, eased entering final furlong, 11th of 14, 10l behind Anduril (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gf.
Danzolin 9-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, pushed along but no impression final 3f, 7th of 14, 13l behind Penny Wedding (8-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) sft.
Go Solo 12-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no extra final 2f, 6th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Growler (9-4) at Carlisle 1m stk (5) frm.
Zonic Boom (FR) 13-2 (9-6) Mid-division, switched right and headway over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Nottingham 1m app mdn hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Mister Right (9-11) by a shd, 15 ran.
Kaymich Perfecto 11-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, switched outside and headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 17, 3/4l behind Jubilee Street (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) frm.
