soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, some headway 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
headway 5f out, chasing leaders 3f out, no impression over 1f out
pressed leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, no impression after
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble front pair
prominent, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, well behind 3f out, tailed off
tracked leaders, took keen hold, lost place over 4f out, soon struggling
held up, headway under pressure over 3f out, led inside final furlong, cosily
chased leaders on outside, weakened over 3f out
prominent 4f
Nonrunner
We end with a wide open handicap in which HIT THE SWITCH looks the best choice after his course and distance success last time with Convince and Transmission looking the main dangers. With an 100% course and distance record the pick got up in the closing stages of his latest attempt. The sand was running slow that day which makes his late success possibly worth a bit more and his four pound mark rise looks fair. Also up four pounds is Convince who dead-heated over a sharper trip last time. That day he stayed on strongly so should benefit for this extra yardage and he does go particularly well here. Transmission was back to form in a claimer on his last outing and looks fairly treated on his return to these ranks at his favourite venue while Camerooney should be capable of a challenge off this mark. Not the best race to finish off with but Hit The Switch looked value for his win last time and can go in again.
Transmission (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, headway on outside well over 3f out, led well over 1f out, ridden, hung left, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Mcconnell (9-4) at Southwell 1m clm stks (6) fbs.
Provost 50-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 14, 28l behind Salerosa (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Sep.
Hit The Switch 2-1fav (8-9) In touch, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to press leader from over 1f out, driven to lead narrowly well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs beating Jonnie Skull (9-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Trans Sonic 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, outpaced halfway, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 14, 10l behind Byron Bay (8-9) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun.
Highland River 40-1 (8-5) Always rear division, 9th of 11, 9l behind Striker Torres (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f Handicap (0-68) (3yo+) (6) pol.
Pendragon (USA) 6-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Little Jimbob (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3f clm stks (6) gs in Jul '08.
Mr Fantozzi (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Behind, some headway 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 11l behind Iron Out (10-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f Amateur Handicap (0-75) (3yo+) (5) pol.
Classic Blue (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden, still pressing leaders over 1f out, no extra final 1f, soon eased, 7th of 12, 9l behind Megalala (9-13) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Camerooney 10-1 (8-7) In touch, pushed along halfway, never able to challenge, 6th of 11, 5l behind Convince (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs.
Hint of Honey 50-1 (8-3) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 13l behind Rafta (7-12) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Louisiade (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Soon mid-division, driven halfway, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Hard Ball (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs.
Forrest Star 11-1 (8-4) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 10l behind Danum Dancer (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Convince (USA) 9-1 (8-11) Towards rear, driven 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly to join leader post, won at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs deadheating with Headache (8-13), 11 ran.
Michael Collins (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, behind final 2f, 13th of 14, 19l behind Naomh Geileis (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.