chased leaders, weakened 2f out
mid-division, weakened 2f out
behind, headway well over 1f out, one pace
behind and outpaced, never dangerous
chased leaders, led 3f out, headed 2f out, led again approaching final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, chasing leaders halfway, one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, led 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, one pace
led after 2f, headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
always behind
slowly into stride, always behind
led for 2f, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
prominent, weakened 2f out
Mambo Sun is in great form at present and is not without hope of defying a 5lb rise for winning over course and distance last time, but we will take a chance here with TEVEZ. Amy Weaver's gelding notched up his only career win here over course and distance in a maiden a year ago. The handicapper appeared to have overdone things in the light of that success, as he has struggled in handicaps from marks in the 70s. However, he has now slid down the ratings to 62 and after a useful effort from 5lb higher last time he can get back to winning ways on a surface he enjoys. West End Lad is another course winner in the field and he usually runs well here without managing to get his nose in front. He really needs a favour from the assessor before he can realistically win another such handicap. Sularno is 5lb higher than when winning a course and distance handicap last June but he did win from a higher mark than this at Great Leighs and comes from a yard very much respected. Vogarth won a seller here earlier in the month and with a claimer up and first-time blinkers he has a chance of taking home some money. Rub Of The Relic needs a drop in the weights and we think Tevez can score.
Mambo Sun 8-1 (9-4) Prominent, driven over 1f, led entering final furlong, edged left inside and kept on, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs beating Transmission (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sularno 9-1 (8-12) Chased along to lead after 1f, headed over 2f, weakened over 1f, 7th of 9, 9l behind Mozayada (8-10) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Bridge of Fermoy (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Northern Desert (8-10) at Lingfield 7f sll (6) pol.
Hilbre Court (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 11l behind Millie's Rock (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Tiger's Rocket (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Soon tracking leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 12l behind United Nations (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
West End Lad 11-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Rub of The Relic (8-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
Haroldini (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 6l behind Tri Chara (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Tevez 25-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 11, 4l behind Young Bertie (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Vogarth 7-1 (9-3) Pulled hard in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 3l behind Singleb (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m sll (5) pol.
Mont Cervin 33-1 (9-4) Started slowly, always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 14, 33l behind Sainglend (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Oct.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Soon led, headed 3f out, driven over 1f, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Mambo Sun (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Petroglyph 14-1 (9-9) Started slowly, went left start, soon racing keenly in mid-division, headway to dispute lead 4f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Make Amends (8-12) at Chepstow 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Aug.
Komreyev Star 33-1 (9-0) In touch, outpaced over 4f out, 10th of 13, 24l behind Mrs Bun (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs.
Louisiade (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear and soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 5th of 10, 9l behind Mambo Sun (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
