led narrowly to 3f out, still in touch when hampered entering final furlong, snatched up, no chance after
with leader, led 3f out, one pace when headed over 1f out, losing place when carried right entering final furlong, snatched up, soon eased
prominent on outer, chased leaders 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong
behind, some late headway, never nearer
steadied start, switched left to inside rail, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
in touch on outer to 3f out, weakened 2f out
always towards rear, never in contention
held up behind mid-division, no progress over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, not clear run approaching final furlong, kept on when clear final furlong, not reached leaders
held up behind, headway to chase leaders and not clear run over 1f out, switched violently right inside final furlong, ran on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on under pressure, headed post
mid-division, ridden to chase leader 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish
in touch until ridden and weakened over 2f out
always behind, struggling final 2f
mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, good headway when clear entering final furlong, strong run under pressure, led post
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Holoko Heights appeals as a potential market mover but he has it all to prove as does Aegean Rose so we'll take a chance with one of the old boys in the field, JACKIE KIELY. There are concerns as to whether this track will suit the selection as his best performances on turf last year came at Pontefract which has a stiffer finish than this Midlands venue. He hasn't been at his best on the all-weather in the interim but was twice placed at Pontefract last season from a mark of sixty three so has a clear chance here racing from a perch of just fifty five if he can bounce back to form. Noah Jameel has been running well without winning and remains feasibly treated so it's not hard to envisage him being in the mix whilst Debdene Bank has run some of her best races when George Baker has been in the plate but she does look vulnerable. Michael Blanshard's string have started the season reasonably well and Aegean Rose may be able to step up on the form that she's shown in maidens but Holoko Heights is a handicap debutant with more appeal. He's bred to come into his own now that he's stepped up in trip and the market can often prove a decent guide to runners from this yard so keep an eye on the ring to see if he attracts support; if he doesn't then it may be worth taking Jackie Kiely to gain a fifteenth career success.
The Graig 11-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, held on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar beating Art Value (8-9) by hd, 12 ran.
Debdene Bank (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, never troubled leaders, 7th of 13, 4l behind Having A Ball (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Surprise Pension (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Held up mid-divison, chased leaders over 4f out, ridden and hung left 2f out, kept on and no impression, 10th of 18, 10l behind Monfils Monfils (9-1) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (5) gf in Mar.
Lady Aspen (IRE) 7-2 (8-3) Reared start, held up in rear, headway on inside over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Smokey Rye (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app clm stks (6) pol in Mar.
Red Current 8-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Kipchak (10-0) at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol in Mar.
Amber Moon 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Almahaza (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
King of Connacht 17-2 (8-12) Behind mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, strong run inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 13, ns behind Climate (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Drumhallagh (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Held up, always in the rear, hung right, 10th of 13, 13l behind Rough Sketch (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Jackie Kiely 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 5f out, outpaced well over 3f out, rallied to go third well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 10l behind Eseej (9-10) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Holoko Heights 50-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 11, 17l behind Head Down (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Noah Jameel 9-4fav (9-0) Held up, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind The Graig (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Encore Belle 12-1 (8-7) Raced wide close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 22l behind Kings Topic (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol in Mar.
Royal Choir 12-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 11l behind Formidable Guest (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Jan.
Aegean Rose 50-1 (9-13) In touch on outside,driven along over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 7l behind Haakima (8-10) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Sagunt (GER) 5-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, raced keenly, well beaten over 2f out, 10th of 11, 20l behind Blockley (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Jan.
Josephine Malines 14-1 (8-9) Raced wide, held up towards rear, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 21l behind Having A Ball (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Everyman 25-1 (8-4) Keen, tracked leader until over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind General Tufto (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) fbs in Mar.
