prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
fly leapt start close up after 1f, effort over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
held up, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on
close up, ridden 2f out, edged right and stayed on inside final furlong
raced wide, tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner
close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Eland Ally has won once in 32 starts though almost doubled his tally on his last start at Nottingham in October. Clubland easily won a similar handicap over the course and distance in October and is just 2lb higher so has to be respected with Gemma Tutty's claim a bonus. HARWOODS VOLANTE lost his way last season after landing a Lingfield handicap in February off a 12lb higher mark. He's much better handicapped on Turf and, now with David O'Meara, can start his climb back up the rankings. Exotic Guest is a genuine performer at this level and should go well from the bottom of the handicap while Meandmyshadow has a good record on the track and isn't badly treated.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) In rear, headway well over 1f out on inner, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Meshardal (8-13) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Harwoods Volante (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 13, 11l behind Musicora (9-6) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Bashiba (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) In touch, not much room over 3f out, ridden 2f out, edged right over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Bondi Beach Boy (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Meandmyshadow 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always in rear, last of 12, 22l behind Penny Garcia (8-8) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Oct.
Clubland (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up and behind, not clear run on inside 2f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Shingle (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5).
Feel The Heat 25-1 (8-4) Raced centre slowly away always in rear, 13th of 14, 13l behind It Must Be Faith (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Nov.
Eland Ally 11-2fav (8-7) Raced centre, chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, strong challenge close home, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Royal Bajan (8-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct.
Indego Blues 8-1 (8-12) Always in rear, very wide into straight, 10th of 12, 7l behind Polski Max (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Oct.
Sartori 33-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, last of 9, 8l behind Acclio (9-4) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Nov.
Exotic Guest 22-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 6th of 8, 12l behind Vallarta (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar.