mid-division, ridden approaching 3f out, headway on outer over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead close home
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ko n
in touch, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong
with leaders, led approaching 4f out, soon ridden, headed approaching final furlong, one-paced
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression after
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4f out, soon behind
dwelt, behind, ridden and headway on inner over 3f out, led inside final furlong, caught close home
led until headed over 4f out, ridden approaching 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on one-paced
always towards rear
A weak contest and stakes are advised to be kept to a minimum. Blushing Spur has the best claims on these terms according to official BHB figures but the five-year-old has been well below form of late including over hurdles. Sharp Gossip has some useful turf form in the context of this race and shouldn't be dismissed but the vote goes to Red Delirium. The seven-year-old was most unfortunate to suffer a half-length defeat behind Merely A Monarch (Mystic Venture fifth and held) over the course and distance in November but settle the score when the pair clashed at Wolverhampton the following month. The selection has nothing to fear from either rival and is suited by the race conditions.