chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, faded final furlong
tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages
in touch, headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, edged left, ran on
led until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
chased leaders, lost place over 1f out
NonRunner
Branscombe is 10lb higher than last month’s victory at Lingfield and will find this tougher while AREEN FAISAL won off a 9lb lower mark at Pontefract last summer. But he’s been placed in Listed company subsequently and David O’Meara’s new charge may prove good enough having been gelded over the winter. Roundhay Park won twice over the minimum trip last year while Dawn Breaking landed a couple of novice events at Pontefract and goes handicapping for the first time.
Areen Faisal (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 19th of 22, 14 1/4l behind Laugh A Minute (8-12) at Doncaster 7f stks (2) gs in Sep.
Billy Dylan (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Savalas (9-1) at Thirsk 5f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Roundhay Park 5-1fav (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace and no impression, 10th of 17, 9 1/2l behind Beatbox Rhythm (9-4) at York 6f (3) gd in Oct.
Silver Starlight 33-1 (8-11) Prominent, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 23, 7 1/4l behind Darkanna (8-11) at Redcar 6f lst (1) gs in Oct.
Pilkington 100-1 (9-0) Held up, never dangerous, 18th of 23, 9 1/4l behind Darkanna (8-11) at Redcar 6f lst (1) gs in Oct.
Dawn Breaking 8-1 (8-10) Held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Captain Jameson (9-3) at Doncaster 6f (4) sft in Nov.
Branscombe 6-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 8 1/4l behind Monks Stand (10-0) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.