chased leader who went clear until after 2nd, remained in 3rd, closer 4 out, led home turn until pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and no chance with winner, weakened and lost two places run-in
held up in last trio, closer in 4th after 2nd, pushed along after 3 out, weakened quickly home turn, eased and pulled up before 2 out
raced keenly, led until after 2nd, chased clear leader, closer but dropped to 3rd 4 out, rallied out wide home turn, led before 2 out, soon clear, in no danger when hit last, stayed on strongly run-in
off the pace in 5th after 2nd, behind before next, lost touch 4th, tailed off
wore hood to post,raced keenly, led after 2nd and went clear, reduced lead 4 out, headed turning in, weakened quickly, 5th and struggling when fell last
held up off the pace in last pair, steady headway in inside turning in, stayed on into modest 3rd run-in
off the pace in last trio, headway out wide home turn, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner
NonRunner
ASTROMACHIA was well beaten on his handicap debut but this is a less competitive affair and he’s been lightly raced for his age. Fakir is better known as a chaser but did win twice over hurdles in Ireland. Mayhem Mya was back to her best over track and trip last month and looks a threat to all while Far Sight doesn’t look overburdened having a first run in a handicap. Magistrato is preferred to Tibbie Dunbar of the others.
Astromachia 9-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 25l behind Tanganyika (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Magistrato (FR) 5-2 (11-8) Raced keenly, led, headed omitted 3 out, well held before next, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 16l behind Ilanz (10-8) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Mayhem Mya 13-2 (11-9) Raced widest, tracked leader until after 3rd, remained in handy 3rd, went 2nd again after turning in, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Beau Balko (11-8) at Sandown 2m hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Kannapolis (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along and outpaced before 2 out, 5th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Beau Balko (11-8) at Sandown 2m hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Tibbie Dunbar 9-1 (9-13) Wore hood to post, keen in mid-division, good headway between horses over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Swaffham Bulbeck (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Far Sight 28-1 (11-2) Held up in midfield, ridden before 2 out, plugged on one pace, 6th of 18, 18 1/4l behind Celtic Art (11-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) gs in Feb.
Greatest Star (FR) 16-1 (11-13) Held up off the pace in rear-division, never involved, 9th of 13, 30 1/2l behind Doors Breaker (10-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Feb.
Fakir (FR) 3-1 (11-2) Close 4th on inside, went 3rd at 10th, outpaced and struggling before 3 out, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 4, 9 1/2l behind On Springs (11-7) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Feb.
