chased leaders, ridden and hung left from halfway, chased winner approaching final furlong, one pace
with winner until over 1f out, no extra
slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened halfway
always towards rear
mid-division, weakened halfway
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
Whipper In gets a narrow vote her over Diktalex and Garlogs. Pat Haslam's filly has shown plenty of promise in two all-weather outings at Wolverhampton this season and could be ready to strike. Despite showing up well she has been steadily dropping down the ratings and as one of her best efforts came over course and distance last August she must have strong claims this afternoon. Diktalex was successful at Lingfield last month and wasn't disgraced in a hot claimer last time. Another big run can be expected. Garlogs hit winning form last time when beating today's rival Stoneacre Fred over course and distance. He should confirm that form with Peter Grayson's colt and should be on the premises again. Tombalina may prove best of the others, but Whipper In looks the pick of the weights this afternoon and gets our vote.
Garlogs 7-4 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan beating Stoneacre Fred (8-13) by 1l, 8 ran.
Diktalex (IRE) 11-2 (7-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Ockums Razor (9-5) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
Tombalina 14-1 (8-3) Made all, hung left over 1f out, edged right final furlong, ridden out, won at Southwell 5f mdn auc (7) fbs in Dec beating Luloah (8-9) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Stoneacre Fred (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Prominent, chased leader 2f out, ridden and not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Correct Time (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Eeshee 14-1 (8-3) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 7l behind Blue Moon Hitman (9-8) at W'hampton 5f clm (5) pol in Jan.
Drink To Me Only 5-1 (9-1) Prominent 3f, 8th of 12, 7l behind Penang Cinta (8-11) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Whipper In 4-1 (8-4) Soon led, ridden clear 2f out, hung right and headed 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 4l behind Drink To Me Only (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
No Inkling (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Led early, with leader, ridden halfway, edged left and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 9l behind Drink To Me Only (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
