tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, remained with leader, led again 2f out, soon hung left driven out
chased leading pair, ridden and weakened over 2f out
dwelt, in rear, in touch, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out and kept on one pace
chased leading pair, lost place 3f out
raced wide in rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
dwelt, behind and 4 lengths off the field, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never nearer
OBE GOLD has plenty in his favour and is nominated ahead of Albero Di Giuda and Bo McGinty. Paul Howling's charge has been holding his form well recently in similar grade and he was a winner over this course and distance back in January. As a result he has to give weight away to most of his rivals but he should get the strong pace that he needs and can triumph again. Albero Di Giuda has been in good form in handicap grade but he looks high enough in the weights hence the drop in class today, whilst Don Pele has plenty to do at these weights but he battled on well at Kempton last time and comes here in rude health. Bo McGinty runs this track well and has been unlucky to bump into the progressive Where's Reiley recently, Madison Belle may be vulnerable dropping in trip, whilst Not My Choice has run three good races in defeat here recently. Sea Land needs close inspection in the betting now dropped in trip/grade, whilst Tournedos is the class act in the race but the eight-year-old looks to have lost his enthusiasm. A competitive seller, with the nod going to Obe Gold.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 14, nk behind Where's Reiley (9-3) at Southwell 5f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Dendor 10-1 (9-6) Raced keenly and led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 100yds, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Distant Pleasure (8-11) at Carlisle 7f hcap (6) gd in Aug '08.
Not My Choice (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Prominent, ridden and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Young Gladiator (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Owed 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden and weakend over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Fulford (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs.
Sea Land (FR) 16-1 (8-9) Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 7l behind Alqaahir (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Tournedos (IRE) 18-1 (9-8) Held up behind, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 6l behind Espy (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Handsinthemist (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 9l behind Fuzzy Cat (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.
Miss Thippawan (USA) 125-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 9l behind Where's Reiley (9-3) at Southwell 5f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Don Pele (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead post, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Muktasb (8-0) by ns, 6 ran.
Obe Gold 2-1 (9-4) Prominent on outside, pushed along halfway, chased winner over 2f out, no impression final furlong, eased when held well inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Flores Sea (8-12) at Southwell 7f sell stks (6) fbs.
Albero di Giuda (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind White Shift (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kings Ace (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 7, 10l behind Obe Gold (9-4) at Southwell 6f sell stks (6) fbs in Jan.
Madison Belle 10-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Flores Sea (8-12) at Southwell 7f sell stks (6) fbs.
