led, ridden 3f out, soon headed, kept on same pace
close up on outer, ridden halfway, weakened 3f out, eased over 1f out
in touch in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
raced wide tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
slowly away in rear, some headway over 4f out, outpaced by leading trio from over 3f out
in touch, ridden and outpaced halfway
Darsan makes more appeal than stablemate and newcomer Time For Harry having been placed twice at this track last month, while Frosty Friday's third behind subsequent multiple winner William Haigh over C&D last May looks better form in hindsight, though she's not ran up to that level in a couple of outings since. Director's Dream showed some improvement when fifth at Wolverhampton last time, but CLAYTON won't have to be anything special to score on his debut. He's a half-brother to three winners, one of which was placed at this track, so Kevin Ryan's charge gets the vote.
Time For Harry Doyen gelding out of Corn Circle.
Darsan (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, never nearer, 5th of 8, 5l behind Maz (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Director's Dream (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Led 6f out, clear 5f out until over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakening when hampered on rail 1f out, 5th of 10, 6l behind Warfare (8-7) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Frosty Friday 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, went 3rd 2f out, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Bravestofthebrave (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Clayton Peintre Celebre gelding out of Blossom.
Ossie's Dancer Osorio gelding out of Nina Ballerina.
Multifac'eted 33-1 (8-2) Slowly away, always in rear, 5th of 7, 12l behind Solemn Oath (8-10) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol.