tracked leaders, headway and effort 2f out, ridden to lead when edge left over 1f out, soon hard pressed, headed inside final furlong, just held on for dead heat 2nd (disqualified and placed 3rd)
towards rear, switched outside and ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, driven 2f out, kept on until one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and effort when not much room 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to dead heat for 2nd post
missed break, behind until driven and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division on outside, driven to chase leaders 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
behind, switched outside and headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
held up towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, riden to challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
dwelt, soon mid-division on inside, driven and kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms
chased leader, challenged and every chance 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
David Nicholls has a strong hand in this handicap saddling four of the 14 runners with the reappearing pair of Mujaadel and Keys of Cyprus, who both won on their final start of last term, looking the most interesting of the quartet although Adrian Nicholls takes the ride on Ra Junior and he too has to be respected but marginal preference in a competitive contest is for SUNNYSIDE TOM. The six-year-old is trained by Richard Fahey, who can do little wrong with is runners this term so lack of a recent run should not be a concern for the son of Danetime, who should appreciate the return to turf having disappointed on the Fibresand on his most recent outing in October and he looks worth siding with on his return. Kevin Ryan's Nightjar has been running creditably on the Fibresand this winter and has to be considered back on turf, while Reel Buddy Star seems a shade high in the weights at present. Tim Easterby's Game Lad stepped up from his reappearance run when a close third at Doncaster last time and he has every chance off a 1lb lower mark today. Ra Junior has run consistently well in all three starts this term and should be thereabouts again but preference is for Sunnyside Tom, who can make a winning return and provide Richard Fahey with another winner.
Sunnyside Tom (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 13, 7l behind Ultimate (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Oct.
Ra Junior (USA) 10-1 (9-2) Steadied in rear, headway 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 3l behind Sunrise Safari (9-3) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Reel Buddy Star 10-1 (8-0) Mid-division, soon chasing leaders, no extra final furlong, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Collateral Damage (7-12) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) gf in Oct.
Nightjar (USA) 5-2 (8-13) Chased winner until 4f out, chased leaders until hung left and slightly outpaced over 2f out, switched right and kept on again inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Bel Cantor (8-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Feb.
Euston Square 12-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 12, 22l behind Luscivious (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Ishe Mac 5-1 (8-11) In touch stands side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 11l behind Medicean Man (9-0) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Mujaadel (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, just held on, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct beating Rum Raisin (8-4) by nk, 14 ran.
Legal Legacy 7-1fav (8-12) Chased leader stands side group, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 16, 14l behind Bond City (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Keys of Cyprus 9-2 (9-1) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct beating Grissom (8-9) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Desert Falls 20-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, keen, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind The Kyllachy Kid (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Bold Marc (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, weakened over 3f out, last of 16, 23l behind Just Bond (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Glenridding 25-1 (9-3) Prominent early, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 13, 9l behind Academy Blues (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Rising Kheleyf (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 12l behind Just Five (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Game Lad 12-1 (9-7) Behind stands side, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Camerooney (9-0) at Doncaster 7f ldy hcp (4) gf in Apr.
