chased leaders, under pressure over 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, never on terms
prominent, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, outpaced halfway, stayed on over 1f out, never reached leaders
made all, challenged throughout final 2f, kept on well
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced halfway, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
Archimedes won over the minimum trip here last week but has yet to score over 6f and SIR GEOFFREY is preferred. Scott Dixon’s veteran was recording his ninth win on the Fibresand when successful over track and trip a fortnight ago with Fortinbrass behind. He can defy a 3lb rise having won off higher marks here in the past. Shelneverwalkalone debuts on this surface after going close at Lingfield while Night Shadow has tumbled down the weights and High Anxiety makes her handicap debut.
Archimedes (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Kingstreet Lady (8-10) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Pressed leader, led 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, won at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Hisar (9-7) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Fortinbrass (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Sir Geoffrey (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Shelneverwalkalone 14-1 (9-10) Soon chased leader, led over 4f out, ridden and strongly pressed throughout final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Krazy Paving (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Night Shadow 16-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, soon driven and one pace, no impression when hampered just inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Breaking Free (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
High Anxiety 40-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Lady Of The Lamp (9-0) at Newcastle 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
New Tale 33-1 (8-8) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased winner until weakened, 11th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Sooqaan (9-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Interchoice Star 66-1 (8-7) In touch, pushed along and weakened halfway, last of 13, 20 1/2l behind First Excel (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Trick Of The Lyte (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 24 3/4l behind Joyful Star (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Kath's Boy (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) In touch, pushed along and lost place halfway, last of 10, 25 1/4l behind Air Of York (9-7) at Bath 6f hcp (6) sft in Oct.