tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
in rear, pushed along halfway, headway to lead when hung left over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, caught post
prominent, ridden halfway, driven 1f out, stayed on to lead post
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
in rear, driven halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, unable to quicken close home
The drop to claiming company should suit Savile's Delight and he can avail with Grimes Faith appearing the main danger and Maktavish another contender a possible for the placings. Savile's Delight has a real love affair with the fibresand surface. He has been struggling in handicaps of late as a result of his much improved form but this should be easier for him. Grimes Faith is another consistent performer who has been reverting between five and six furlongs but might find Savile's Delight with too much pace while Maktavish has alot to find on the handicap but is favoured by the minimum trip. Savile's Delight should prove too good for this bunch and is our selection.
Grimes Faith 15-8fav (9-10) Led after 1f, ridden clear over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Another Genepi (9-2) at W'hampton 6f clm (5) pol.
Savile's Delight (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden entering final furlong, ran on close home, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Garlogs (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Russian Rocket (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Perlachy (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Maktavish 7-4fav (9-0) Led, hard pressed final furlong, caught final strides and lost 2 places, 3rd of 5, nk behind Ducal Regancy Red (8-9) at Kempton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Tenancy (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) In touch over 3f, 9th of 10, 11l behind Decider (8-10) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Pappas Image 33-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Decider (8-10) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.