ridden to be handy, driven over 2f out, hung left, led well inside final furlong
went right start, slowly into stride, never troubled leaders
ridden to lead, driven over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
pulled hard, held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
behind
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, driven and stayed on inside final furlong
dwelt, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
tracked leader over 4f
held up mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right and stayed on to take 2nd post
slowly into stride, soon switched ride, always behind
Withdrawn
Tiny Tim has leading claims against today's opposition, the best of whom appear to be the likes of Self Belief and Star Lad. Horses drawn high over today's course and distance boast a 50 per cent strike-rate over the past 12 months, and so the fact that he is housed in box 13 augurs well for Tiny Tim, who has threatened to return to the winner's enclosure in both starts this year. Second over the course and distance in amateur company on his return to the fray, Andrew Balding's gelding so nearly went one better when beaten a head by Arctic Burst at Lingfield eight days ago, and with the same apprentice on board again, hopes are high that he can make amends. Star Lad, ridden by the in-form Shane Kelly, has previous course and distance form to his credit and should appreciate the step back up in trip after finishing fourth in similar grade at Wolverhampton. He can give the selection most to do along with Self belief who found only the odds-on Ba Clubman too strong over seven furlongs here a week ago. That was in claiming company though and he has a bit more to do, albeit not too much. Preference is for Tiny Tim who should take all the beating.
Aboustar 6-1 Soon outpaced, staying on when not much room entering final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Mr Spliffy at Southwell 5f stk (H5) fbs.
Back In Spirit 14-1 Edged left start, soon pushed along to join leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 18l behind Shifty Night at Southwell 6f hcp (F4) fbs in Jan.
Cleveland Way 25-1 Chased leaders until halfway, 9th of 14, 10l behind Zorn at Southwell 6f stk (H5) fbs.
Emarati's Image 9-4 In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 10l behind Hagley Park at W'hampton 5f stk (H) fbs in May.
Prince of Perles 9-1 Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 9l behind Largs at Southwell 6f mdn clm (H5) fbs.
Self Belief 14-1 Raced wide, close up, ridden to lead briefly well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Ba Clubman at Southwell 7f mdn clm (H5) fbs.
Star Lad (IRE) 10-1 Chased leaders, ridden halfway, ridden and hung right from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mr Spliffy at Southwell 5f stk (H5) fbs.
Tiny Tim (IRE) 9-2 Prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance final furlong, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Arctic Burst at Lingfield 6f stk (H5) pol.
