mid-division, outpaced over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
always towards rear
outpaced in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on and no impression
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 1f out, led final furlong, kept on strongly
Elusif rattled up a three-timer during the winter campaign at Kempton and is of obvious interest but it's probably best to adopt a cautious approach as he encounters Fibresand for the first time under Hollie Doyle. Course and distance winner Rasheeq was possibly slightly unfortunate here last time when a close third and is definitely entitled to respect while Tick The Boxes is of interest at the opposite end of the handicap. Gorgeous General has a fine record here and should go well, likewise The Golden Cue, but SOCIALITES RED is the choice. He likes it here, goes well for Theodore Ladd and was always in control of matters when scoring comfortably at Pontefract less than a week ago.
Fumbo Jumbo (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) 9th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Inexes (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Rasheeq (IRE) 15-2 (9-8) 3rd of 8, nk behind Red Stripes (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Global Melody 12-1 (9-5) 4th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Katheefa (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Socialites Red 3-1fav (9-1) won at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Apr beating Kibaar (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
The Golden Cue 6-1 (9-5) 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Newstead Abbey (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Stoneyford Lane (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) 9th of 10, 5 1/4l behind A Sure Welcome (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Elusif (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Grey Destiny (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Hippeia (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) 12th of 14, 8l behind Insurplus (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Captain Dion 10-1 (8-7) 3rd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Marble Bar (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Gorgeous General 9-2 (9-6) 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Socialites Red (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Danish Duke (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) 9th of 20, 8 1/2l behind Cupid's Arrow (8-10) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) sft in Nov.
Ticks The Boxes (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Point Zero (9-6) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Feb.