always prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
steadied start, chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon weakened
led until over 1f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders, lost place halfway
RED STRIPES went close again at Wolverhampton last week but an earlier third over track and trip is more pertinent form given he finished just ahead of Crosse Fire. The latter has every chance on today’s terms but ran a shocker over 6f here a fortnight ago and the former gets the vote. Broadhaven Honey has struggled off higher marks since winning over course and distance in November and Archimedes also won here in between more modest efforts at the track. Tidal's Baby journey’s over from Ireland but hasn’t won since 2013.
Crosse Fire 11-1 (9-7) Dwelt, chased leaders, lost place over 2 out, last of 10, 12 1/2l behind Angel Palanas (9-6) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Red Stripes (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Eternalist (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Broadhaven Honey (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Pearl Acclaim (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Archimedes (IRE) 5-2fav (9-13) Chased leaders, under pressure over 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Shelneverwalkalone (9-5) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Santafiora 25-1 (9-9) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold, no impression final 2f, 8th of 13, 8l behind Breathoffreshair (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Tidal's Baby 8-1 (9-2) Soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Brave Display (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Elegant Joan 22-1 (8-2) Prominent, led over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Avon Green (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.