tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, behind leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
soon led, headed over 4f out, remained in touch until weakened over 1f out
raced alone far side, joined main group in mid-division over 4f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
dwelt and behind, never dangerous
promient, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
There is sure to be plenty of pace on here, which will suit Parkview Love, who gets the nod over Alfonso, Te Quiero and Samuel Charles. The last named has been in good heart lately and is still well treated on the pick of his form. He may have another throw of the dice in him before the attention switches to turf and he is worth keeping tabs on in the next week or so. Te Quiero is also on an attractive mark and, as he is closely matched with Alfonso from their encounter here three weeks ago, will be dangerous to ignore. He is a likely trailblazer and will be a tough customer to deal with if he allowed an easy time of things up front. Alfonso benefited from the way the race panned out last time but looks up against it from a 5lb higher mark. However, Parkview Love also makes plenty of appeal on these terms and, as this is his favoured all weather surface, this tough campaigner is fancied to benefit the most if the leaders fail to save enough in reserve for a final furlong push.
Te Quiero 12-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Alfonso (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Feb.
Speed Dial Harry (IRE) 6-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 5l behind Capable Guest (9-1) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Alfonso 4-1 (8-13) Led, soon headed, remained prominent, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Feb beating Te Quiero (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Wahoo Sam (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Bravo Maestro (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Ali Bruce 14-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride and went right start, behind and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Marko Jadeo (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Lincolneurocruiser 7-1 (9-3) Held up, headway well over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 11l behind Following Flow (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Samuel Charles 4-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched right, stayed on strongly from over 1f out, not reached winner, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Arnie de Burgh (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Parkview Love (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed 7f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Following Flow (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
