tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon pushed clear, ran on well
soon ridden along in rear, lost touch from halfway
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
bumped start, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace
outpaced and behind, switched right to stands rail after 1f, never dangerous
bumped start, soon pushed along, never a factor
Times Review is selected ahead of Almaty Express and the in-form Henry Tun, while Alexia Rose represents good value for each-way punters to bear in mind, as she has now dropped to a very favourable mark. The worry with the last named is the in-and-out form of her stable's runners. Therefore, a careful eye on the betting is advised where she is concerned. Henry Tun has been revitalised of late and should again run his race. However, he faces a stiff test on these terms and faces a tough task this afternoon. Almaty Express makes her course debut after a below par run at Wolverhampton 10 days ago. He had previously been in good heart and the change of scenery may well spark a revival in him. Nevertheless, Times Review just edges the vote when the best of his recent form is taken into account. A truly-run five furlongs is an ideal test for the five-year-old, whose jockey's claim virtually wipes out his rise in the weights for a convincing win last time out.
Anfield Dream 12-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong and weakened, 8th of 12, 10l behind Saviours Spirit (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Alpaga Le Jomage (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 9, 4l behind Winning Pleasure (8-8) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs.
Almaty Express 15-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 7l behind Monte Major (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Tag Team (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Canadian Danehill (9-3) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Times Review (USA) 11-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden, hung right and headway 2f out, came wide straight, ran on to lead on stand's side rail well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan beating Nova Tor (8-9) by 1l, 11 ran.
Henry Tun 10-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, led last strides, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Byo (9-3) by a shd, 13 ran.
Monte Major (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Ridden 3f out, always in rear, 12th of 13, 5l behind Henry Tun (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Aegean Dancer 10-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, led halfway, hung left and headed 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 6l behind Pinchbeck (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Jan.