held up, ridden, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on same pace
raced wide throughout, in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden, weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
always towards rear
held up in touch, ridden and slightly outpaced 3 out, stayed on approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden, every chance from over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 2f out
always in rear
with leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 2f out
behind, never nearer
slowly into stride, always in rear
In this wide open event Flying Bantam is taken to beat Majehar, with Paso Doble also fancied to go well if he takes part.Flying Bantam hasn't won for twenty three races and only has two career victories to his name. However he do run well last time and has dropped down to a very fair mark. At the time of writing Paso Doble is down to run on Tuesday and if he takes his chance he will be a major threat. Dean Ivory's gelding has won two of his last three races and hasn't been hit too hard by the handicapper. He is only seven pounds higher following those two victories and does take his racing well. Majehar has been in great form throughout the winter and although in the handicappers grip he should still stay play a major role. The best each-way chance could be Tip Top Style, but our idea of the winner is Flying Bantam.
Flying Bantam (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Activity (9-0) at W'hampton 7f app hcp (6) pol.
They All Laughed 33-1 (9-1) Held up, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest at finish, 4th of 12, 5l behind Picador (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Paso Doble 9-2 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Luckylover (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) std.
Prettilini 20-1 (8-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Black Sea Pearl (8-6) at Southwell 7f fll hcp (5) fbs.
Im Ova Ere Dad (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Keen in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 6l behind Zamhrear (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Hits Only Life (USA) 7-1 (8-9) Dwelt, always in rear division, 10th of 13, 39l behind Arsad (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jun.
Hot Agnes 11-2 (9-0) Held up, not much room over 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, last of 11, 9l behind Burhaan (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Majehar 3-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Golden Spectrum (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Preskani 6-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Zamhrear (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Tip Top Style 10-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Paso Doble (8-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Barry The Brave 11-2 (8-7) Led early, remained prominent, ridden to lead again over 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Shava (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Didnt Tell My Wife 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 7l behind Deneuve (8-11) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Suffolk House 12-1 (7-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, 5th of 10, 7l behind Paso Doble (8-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Teddy Monty (IRE) 100-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon no impression, 7th of 11, 17l behind Capital Lass (9-9) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.