slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never dangerous
held up in mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, hard driven to challenge 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, driven and headway over 1f out, never on terms
held up in touch, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden, just held on
held up mid-division, lost place over 2f out
chased leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon hung left, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reached winner
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
led, ridden halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out, eased
In a ridiculously open handicap that ends the card CAPTAIN KALLIS is looking dangerously well weighted so just gets the call over Nabeeda, who should reverse form on Albero Di Guida. Having slipped to a career low mark the pick has gone close under heavier burdens in the recent past. He showed he still has what it takes with a spark of form last time and if able to build on that he could win in this company for the first time. Nabeeda is consistent enough and looks booked to run his race again. He found just Albero Di Guida too good on his penultimate run but this time the weights favour Mel Brittain's runner. Since that win Albero Di Guida has been solid in two starts whilst leaving the impression he'll need a mark reprieve before scoring again. Scruffy Skip, Owed and Kingsgate Castle all have chances under their current weights but in a tricky race the clues lead us to conclude that Captain Kallis is the one to salute.
Kingsgate Castle 10-1 (8-2) In rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, never dangerous, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Monte Major (8-2) at Wolverhampton 5f Claiming Stakes (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol.
Exceedingly Good (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Raced wide, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Madison Belle (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Angaric (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Cheery Cat (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Nabeeda 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden halfway, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 13, 6l behind Bold Diva (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
King's Sabre 20-1 (8-10) Pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 7l behind Woolston Ferry (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Captain Kallis (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Raced wide, close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Gracie's Gift (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Pretty Orchid 50-1 (8-12) Raced wide, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Bold Diva (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Scruffy Skip (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Broke well, soon led, ridden 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Bold Diva (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Megalo Maniac 8-1 (8-12) Started slowly, always behind, 9th of 12, 7l behind Metropolitan Chief (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Owed 66-1 (7-12) Chased leading pair, ridden to chase winner 2f out, soon every chance, unable to quicken inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Madison Belle (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Billy Simmonds 100-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out, hung left final furlong, 7th of 8, 18l behind Midfielder (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Albero di Giuda (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) In rear, headway halfway, ridden and no further progress from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Madison Belle (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
