tracked winner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to press winner inside final furlong, not quicken close home
slow into stride, close up, pushed along and edged right halfway, weakened 2f out
slow into stride, raced wide close up in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up on inner, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leading pair, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
made all, ridden 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, held on gamely
There’s no stopping SUITCASE ‘N’ TAXI at present having ended last year with a hat-trick of course and distance victories. He’s upped a further 3lb but has won off today’s mark in the past and can confirm latest running with Angel Palanas. Smokey Lane finished in front of Asdaa when placed over 6f here last month, though has done all his winning over the latter trip so far, but Howzer Black can figure if taking to the surface. Harbour Storm attempts 7f for the first time having missed the whole of last year.
Asdaa (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led, joined 2f out, soon ridden and headed, lost 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Northernpowerhouse (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Harbour Storm 10-1 (8-13) Led until before halfway, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, plugged on, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Kimifive (8-8) at Windsor 6f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Howzer Black (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up in mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Jackstar (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Angel Palanas 8-1 (9-5) Led, joined 2f out, soon ridden and headed, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Directory (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Smokey Lane (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, some late headway, never a factor, 4th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Ghaith (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Suitcase 'n' Taxi 12-1 (8-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, held on gamely, won at Southwell 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov beating Young John (9-5) by hd, 9 ran.