led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on well
behind and always outpaced
towards rear, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
outpaced behind, kept on final 2f
mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, behind and outpaced
chased leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
close up so lost place 3f out
behind, outpaced, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out
Government was quite imnpressive when wining here last time and can follow up this afternoon, Inca Soldier and Wodhill Be look the pick of the others. Last week's event was over a furlong further, however the selection readily took up the running at the six pole and so if anything this drop in trip should suit. Inca Soldier also comes here in winning form, coming through late on to take a Wolverhampton contest over this trip. If everything drops right again he should be involved in the finish. Wodhill Be looked on the way back last time when third behind the impressive Megalo Maniac. Meanwhile Nan Jan would be of interest if supported in the ring. However Government is hard to oppse at present and he can defy his six pound penalty.
Government (IRE) 11-2 (8-3) Led after 2f, clear with 2nd over 2f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs beating Tipsy Lad (8-11) by 1l, 14 ran.
Pappas Ruby (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, lost place before halfway, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 28l behind Megalo Maniac (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Inca Soldier (FR) 10-1 (8-8) Held up rear, headway over 1f out, edged left and led well inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Apr beating Methusaleh (8-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Tipsy Lad 40-1 (8-11) Led 2f, chased winner after, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Government (8-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Guadaloup 9-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over final furlong, 6th of 18, 7l behind Coalite (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-50 (6) gd.
Methusaleh (IRE) 9-2fav (8-10) Mid-division, driven 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Legal Lover (8-11) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Wodhill Be 7-1 (8-9) Soon held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Megalo Maniac (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Must Be Keen 9-2 (8-6) Prominent, ridden 2f out, beaten when hampered well inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Dark Moon (8-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.