chased leader, ridden 7f out, weakened over 3f out
close up, ridden over 7f out, weakened over 5f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
keen, held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 4f out, effort over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, all out
dwelt, keen, held up, headway over 4f out, one pace final 2f
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, every chance 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, behind final 4f
raced wide, held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, no impression final 2f
Nonrunner
A desperate race here but something has to win and the principals look to be Silsong, Kristinor and Shaheer and the tentative vote is given to Silsong. The selection was a fair second behind Island Pearl last time out. That form looks solid in the context of this race and he need only reproduce that effort to win this. Shaheer rates the main danger on his latest third behind Young Mick. That form has since been franked and with the step up in trip in his favour he will not be far away. Kristinor is another that could go well on his best form but he looked far from genuine when fourth behind Tanning last time, so he can not be put forward with any confidence. However, the booking of Eddie Ahern catches the eye and he is another to note in the market but in a race that is tricky for punters to call we will stick with Silsong as our idea of the winner.
Courageous Dove 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 24l behind Young Kate (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Oct.
Lahob 12-1 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden, every chance over 1f out, weakened quickly approaching final furlong, 8th of 12, 11l behind Mister Clinton (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Noble Mind 16-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and lost place 4f out, rallied over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Young Mick (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn clm (7) pol in Jan.
Kristinor (FR) 9-2 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, not run on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Tanning (8-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn claim (7) pol in Dec.
Shaheer (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up and behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Young Mick (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn clm (7) pol in Jan.
Bamzooki 20-1 (8-9) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened, last of 15, 22l behind Stage Manager (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Silsong (USA) 4-1 (8-5) Led, riddden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Pearl Island (8-11) at Southwell 1m mdn clm (7) fbs in Jan.
Theatre Belle 33-1 (9-1) Took keen hold in touch, led briefly over 3f out, soon beaten, 14th of 16, 22l behind I Got Rhythm (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 6f banded stk (7) gd in May.
