in touch, driven over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, driven over 4f out, some late headway, never near to challenge
held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead when hung right inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed 2f out, remained in touch, squeezed for room when weakening inside final furlong
started slowly, towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
behind, reminders over 5f out, never a factor
Another interesting little handicap that can go to La Via Ferrata, with Mambo Sun, Crazy Bear and Stoneacre Lil also likely to be supported. The selection was a 10f winner at Lingfield last time, and tries this surface on the first occasion. He undoubtedly has the stamina to get home, and has at least proved that fact for us before they come under starters orders, and with nothing special in opposition he may well follow up. Crazy Bear takes a sizeable step up in trip, but has the pedigree to handle it and has not been far away over a mile here on his last two starts. Don't discount him, and any market support would probably be significant. Mambo Sun broke his duck here last time and now has to go half a mile further. He is not certain to get home, and despite his yard's good form he is passed over today, while Stoneacre Lil also comes from a yard going well, though a 9lb rise for her latest win looks a bit harsh and she may be found wanting. But La Via Ferrata has proven stamina for this sort of trip and can follow up that Lingfield success.
Crazy Bear (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Daaweitza (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Jan.
Mambo Sun 3-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, chased leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec beating Glenbuck (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Sahara Style 40-1 (9-1) Slow into stride, ridden along in rear but stayed on to be nearest the finish, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind George's Flyer (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol in Dec.
La Via Ferrata (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Held up mid division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pushed out and led towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan beating Night Groove (8-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Duel In The Sands 16-1 (8-11) In rear, outpaced over 3f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 10, 9l behind Westport (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs.
Northerner (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 16, 13l behind Dee Day (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Left Hand Drive 100-1 (9-0) In rear, under pressure over 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 18l behind Crested (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Stoneacre Lil (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Slowly away, keen early, held up, good headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Ms Rainbow Runner (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn claim (7) pol in Dec.
