slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear
restrained and awkward leaving stalls, headway on inside well over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and carried head high, ran on well
led, over 2 lengths clear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division on inside, ridden over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, kept on
started slowly, switched left start, held up in rear, not clearest of runs on inside 3f out, headway over 2f out, with winner from over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, held towards finish
prominent over 3f
chased leaders until weakened 1f out
always towards rear, never a danger
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor
slowly away, always struggling in rear
Nonrunner
A tight affair to start off proceedings and FUZZY CAT is the call with Verinco and Fulford likely to give him most to think about. David Barron always has to be respected at Southwell and having gone close last month with this horse, it was a little mean of the handicapper to put him up 2lb for his troubles. That said, he is proven on the surface and with a trip that suits, there are plenty of positives in his favour. Verinco represents a yard that has carried all before them in recent weeks. He was beaten in an above average seller by the track's standards though has been given a drop by the assessor. Fulford is typical of the sort of horse that Mel Brittain excels with. He has earned himself an 8lb rise for trouncing a desperate field over course-and-distance. Bertbrand has dropped to a realistic mark and while far from a prolific winner, he is worth more than just a cursory glance. Cheery Cat has proved a disappointment for current connections while Robert Winston is always worthy of respect in sprint races around here and he teams up with the ultra-consistent, Angle Of Attack. Paul Midgeley was among the winners the other day so Handsinthemist, who is without the headgear he wore last time, could have each-way claims at longer odds. Fuzzy Cat is fancied to take the opener.
Verinco 7-1 (8-12) In touch, lost place over 4f out, hung left well over 1f out, no danger, 4th of 6, 9l behind Obe Gold (9-4) at Southwell 6f sell stks (6) fbs in Jan.
Vogarth 33-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened quickly, last of 10, 28l behind Positivity (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Fuzzy Cat 11-4fav (8-7) Chased winner, ridden halfway, driven inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Whatyouwoodwishfor (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
Angle of Attack (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led 1f, chased clear leader after, ridden and stayed on to dispute 2nd well over 1f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Ejeed (8-10) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Tri Chara (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Ravi River (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f sell stks (6) pol.
Fulford 7-4fav (8-7) Held up in rear, good headway over 2f out, led 1f out when ridden and ran on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs beating Tag Team (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Fashion Icon (USA) 15-2 (8-13) Mainly in rear, 8th of 10, 14l behind Simple Rhythm (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun.
Makshoof (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 5l behind Cwmni (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol.
Great Knight (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, hampered well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 7l behind Straight Face (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Cheery Cat (USA) 11-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Whatyouwoodwishfor (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
Bertbrand 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden and joined leader 2f out, driven and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Fulford (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs.
Handsinthemist (IRE) 8-1 (8-1) Awkward start, soon driven along in rear, never on terms, 8th of 14, 8l behind Restless Genius (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Redwater River 20-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 7th of 9, 10l behind Fulford (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs.
Monsieur Harvey 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 5l behind Albero Di Giuda (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
