tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on
always behind
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
chased leaders over 4f
held up mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased down
held up, never on terms
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon faded
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Hardly a mouth-watering finale to finish with, but nevertheless a good opportunity for Pawn In Life to go in again, with Almowj and Comeintothespace looking best of the rest. The selection was well-supported before winning last time out over seven furlongs here ten days ago, and the step up in trip is certainly no problem. Off just a pound higher today he looks sure to run another big race and gets our nomination. Almowj represents a stable in good form at present and is fancied to run well again today. He wasn't beaten too far seven days ago at Kempton and looks one of the ones most likely to give his true running. Comeintothespace is held by Almowj on a form line through Weet Yer Turn, however he is at least one who has won over the distance so should be involved in the finish. Gem Bien is a course and distance winner so could go well at a decent price, however we will stick with recent winner Pawn In Life to go in again.
Comeintothespace (IRE) 5-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, headway and effort to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Weet Yer Tern (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Pawn In Life (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs beating Rocky Reppin (8-11) by a hd, 12 ran.
Almowj 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to lead inside final 2f, driven and headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Weet Yer Tern (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Caspian Rose 22-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 4f out, headway on outer over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 11l behind Pawn In Life (9-0) at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs.
Gem Bien (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, led 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 4l behind Over To You Bert (8-7) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Hometomammy 14-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Bobering (8-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Mid Valley 7-1 (9-0) Always behind and outpaced over 2f out, 11th of 14, 14l behind Weet Yer Tern (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Pontefract Glory 7-2 (9-0) Keen, prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 6l behind Pawn In Life (9-0) at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs.
