held up in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well
pushed along start, soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, edged right under pressure final furlong, kept on
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace
prominent, weakened halfway, eased over 2f out
held up, ridden halfway, some late headway, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Some old friends on view and Charlie Delta is taken to account for Funfair Wane and Soba Jones. Charlie Delta is at least in some semblance of form and while the terms are unfavourable from that of a handicap, BHB ratings can often count for little in races of this nature and it is hoped that the five furlong specialist can cope with the step up in trip here. Funfair Wane would be a shoe-in on his old form but his recent efforts have given little to write home about. The market is watched in order to see whether today is the day. Soba Jones won this race last year and while his recent form is hardly inspiring, John Balding is sending out winners. Ten Prophets makes a British debut having campaigned previously in Spain. Penel won a non-seller last time out but there are paradoxically better horses here. Majik is at least consistent and can be expected to run his usual race. Not a particularly exciting event but Charlie Delta looks the one to be on.
Charlie Delta 4-6fav (9-9) Chased leaders, effort when hampered and switched right over 1f out, ridden and edged right and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-0) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Funfair Wane 8-1 (9-8) Led early, chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 9l behind Ninth House (9-12) at W'hampton 7f clm (5) pol in Sept.
Soba Jones 22-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from 1f out, 5th of 13, 6l behind La Colline (8-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.
Majik 18-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Larky's Lob (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcap (6) fbs in Dec.
Penel (IRE) 9-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in May beating Feast Of Romance (8-5) by a nk, 13 ran.
Ronnie From Donny (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Dwelt, held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 7, 15l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-0) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Musical Gift 14-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Mon Petite Amour (9-0) at Kempton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Ten Prophets (IRE) (9-8) won at Mijas 6f hcp std in Jun beating Polar Gold (8-2) by 7l, 7 ran.