steadied start, in rear, ridden and outpaced 3f out, kept on final furlong, never a factor
tracked leader, not much room and hampered over 4f out, soon ridden along, every chance 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in rear, ridden 4f out, soon struggling
raced wide, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong
with leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
steadied start, always in rear
led, headed over 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
slow into stride, in rear, headway to chase leaders 3f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
A tough race to get out on and CAPE OF STORMS is the pick with This One's For Eddy and Another Genepi others to make the shortlist. Roy Brotherton's charge is something of a Southwell specialist over six furlongs. He did put up a fair third behind Mocha Java in February over this trip and off a light racing weight, he can be relied upon to give another good account. This Ones For Eddy may have been freshened up by an awayday to Kempton. The handicapper has certainly had plenty of chance to have a look at him. Another Genepi is more than capable of landing a race of this nature but frequently flatters to deceive. Whitbarrow seldom runs a bad race although he is a more appealing proposition over six furlongs. Gracie's Gift won off a mark of 49, beating our selection in the process, last Wednesday. Life may prove a little tougher with the penalty. Sweet Gale has produced little of note since leaving Jeremy Noseda's yard. My Mentor is tried in first time cheekpieces and as with any Sir Mark Prescott runner, the market has to be watched closely for clues. Ballycroy Boy won a seller for Alan Bailey and makes a debut for Mandy Rowland this afternoon. Plenty of plausible winners on the book so we make a minimum stakes recommendation about Cape Of Storms.
Royal Challenge 40-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take second well inside final furlong but no chance of winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Mr Macattack (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, hampered inside final furlong, rallied and stayed on well, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Calmdownmate (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
This Ones For Eddy 10-1 (9-2) Behind, pushed along halfway, switched to outside over 1f out, never going pace to get competitive, 6th of 11, 6l behind What Katie Did (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
My Mentor (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, wide and headway to lead over 7f out, clear 5f out, ridden 3f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 3l behind Vinces (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Ballycroy Boy (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead near finish, won at Southwell 6f sll (6) fbs in Feb beating Cleveland (9-5) by a nk, 12 ran.
Tri Chara (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Prominent, short of room and lost place after 1f, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 7l behind Mr Macattack (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Royal Island (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, losing place 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and beaten, 11th of 14, 6l behind Can Can Star (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Dhhamaan (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Close up, led after 1f, 2 over 5f out, stayed pressing leader to over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 14l behind Mr Macattack (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Another Genepi (USA) 5-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden over 2, no impression final furlong, 4th of 6, 10l behind Indian Diva (9-4) at Southwell 7f fll hcp (5) fbs in Jan.
Sweet Gale (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Started slowly, held up towards rear, some moderate headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 8l behind Super Frank (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Cape of Storms 11-4fav (9-3) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Gracie's Gift (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Chased leading group, driven over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs beating Princess Charlmane (8-6) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
