held up towards rear, headway halfway, ridden 3f out, soon one pace
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
keen, held up in touch, lost place over 5f out, never dangerous
chased leaders until halfway
held up, ridden and weakened over 3f out
with winner 5f
steadied start, switched wide, held up, headway 3f out, kept on but not pace to challenge
keen, held up, ridden over 3f out, hung badly right over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 3f out
made most, driven out
slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
In this very tricky handicap we will take a chance with Instructor, Red Contact, Wessex and Dispol Veleta are just three of many dangers. The selection hit winning form last time, beating today's rival Wessex by the shortest of margins. That was quite a remarkable effort considering he went through a flat spot after getting an accidental crack across the face from a rival jockey's whip early in the straight. On just a pound worse terms he should confirm the form with the runner up. Red Contact contested a better race than this last time and finished a gallant second behind Cardinal Venture, he should be capable of getting into the money again. Meanwhile Dispol Veleta chased home Eboracum in a handicap at York in September and has been successful her twice in the past. If fit following her break she should figure in the finish. All in all a very open affair and Instructor is a sporting selection.
Mufreh (USA) 25-1 Chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on final 2f, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Instructor at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs in Feb.
Red Contact (USA) 25-1 In touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Cardinal Venture at Southwell 7f hcp (C1) fbs in Feb.
Instructor 5-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, led post, won at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs in Feb beating Wessex by a shd, 10 ran.
Warden Warren 20-1 Always behind, last of 10, 42l behind Instructor at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs in Feb.
Ermine Grey 16-1 Mid-division, pushed along, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Anuvasteel at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Sangiovese 6-1co-fav Always in touch, taken to far rail to chase leader from 3f out, led over 1f out, just held on, won at Newbury 1m ldy rds hcp (D2) sft in Oct beating Mr Velocity by a shd, 14 ran.
Wessex (USA) 2-1fav Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, caught post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Instructor at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs in Feb.
Up Tempo (IRE) 5-1 Pushed along towards rear and outpaced, kept on final 2f, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Xpres Digital at Southwell 6f clm (F4) fbs in Feb.
Dispol Veleta 16-1 Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Eboracum at York 1m 3yo hcp gs in Sept.
Pawan (IRE) 7-2fav Led for 1f, with leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, won at Southwell 7f hcp (E3) fbs in Feb beating Old Bailey by a nk, 8 ran.
Penwell Hill (USA) 10-1 Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Instructor at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs in Feb.
Scottish River (USA) 25-1 Slowly away, raced wide and always behind, 12th of 14, 14l behind Fisby at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Waterside (IRE) 12-1 Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded towards finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Cheese 'n Biscuits at Lingfield 7f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Ali Bruce 8-1 Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 19l behind Instructor at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs in Feb.
