led, ridden and headed halfway, weakened over 1f out
prominent, led 2f out, soon headed and ridden, rallied to lead well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened quickly approaching final furlong
soon outpaced
slowly into stride, behind, ridden halfway, never nearer
slowly into stride, soon in touch, led halfway, headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced halfway, headway to have every chance from over 1f out, unable to quicken towards finish
chased leaders, soon ridden along, led over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
It's a poor quality and muddling race to open things up where a shortlist could contain six names however, marginally, the strongest of those appears to be the seasoned campaigner EFISTORM with Spic 'N Span and Grimes Faith also looking strong. The selection has plenty of miles on the clock and has been a little off the pace until his last start when he was eased to a much more competitive mark. A further one pound reprieve will help his cause further, having won off a rating 15lbs higher, and this race might not take much winning. The fibresand is definitely the preferred surface of Spic 'N Span who has recorded his only two career wins at this track. The latest of those was four starts ago but the subsequent rise in his mark has been too much of a burden. Grimes Faith recorded back to back victories in poor non-handicap events last month and although his competitive display last time suggested this mark is not beyond his scope he is yet to win a handicap off a rating this high. Pride Of Northcare's mark looks high enough these days but this is an easier task than his last start and a return to form for Guto could have him in the prize money. It's a race that you can afford to leave be but if you want to get involved we marginally recommend Efistorm.
Garlogs 18-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon driven and weakened, 8th of 9, 10l behind Whiskey Creek (8-9) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
Grimes Faith 8-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance from over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Perlachy (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Pride of Northcare (IRE) 10-3fav (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (9-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Efistorm 9-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden along and outpaced halfway, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Back In The Red (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
The Lord 40-1 (8-11) Chased winner, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind Peace Offering (9-6) at Nottingham 5f stk (3) sft in Aug.
Spic 'n Span 12-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 10, 3l behind Back In The Red (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Colorus (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Teen Ager (8-9) at Lingfield 5f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Guto 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, last of 9, 11l behind Steel City Boy (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Decider (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and edged left under pressure over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Desperate Dan (9-0) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol in Feb.
Now You See Me 16-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 13, 3l behind Perlachy (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
