mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
dwelt, held up and keen, ridden and headway 2f out, not clear run and hampered over 1f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, not much room well over 1f out, soon ridden and switched left, chased winner inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, not quicken well inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden when headed over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened final furlong
started slowly, always behind
always towards rear
led 1f, with leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not much room and lost place over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up and pulled hard, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
Gallantry is narrowly preferred over Bobski and Phluke in this handicap. The selection is a course and distance winner and he ran well despite missing the break at Thirsk last time. He finished well behind Malcheek that day and as that was his first run of the season there should be more to come tonight. Bobski is the obvious danger as his jockey lost an iron coming out of the stalls in that same Thirsk race and he still only finished a neck behind our selection. However, we think that Gallantry will come-on for the run and if he does that should give him the edge over Bobski tonight. Phluke won well last time when beating Selective and he is a course and distance winner so he has to enter calculations. Goodwood Spirit is a game and consistent type and if he is fit enough to do himself justice after being off the track since October then he could be of interest. However, for the winner we will stick with Gallantry.
Gallantry 20-1 (10-0) Dwelt and towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Malcheek (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) frm.
Bobski (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Started slowly and soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Malcheek (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) frm.
Puya 9-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 7l behind Hail The Chief (8-6) at Leicester 7f hcap (4) gs in Apr.
Zarakash (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten, last of 4, 8l behind Mr Lambros (8-12) at Lingfield 7f stk (4) pol in Apr.
Jalissa 10-1 (8-9) Held up behind, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly 2f out, 10th of 11, 10l behind Sri Diamond (9-2) at Goodwood 1m stk 0-80 (4) gd in Sept.
Aastral Magic 13-2 (8-6) Slowly into stride, held up in last trio, ridden on inside and beaten 2f out, last of 7, 7l behind Bird Over (9-3) at Kempton 6f fll hcp (4) pol.
Phluke 22-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden, under pressure final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Southwell 7f hcap (4) gd in Apr beating Selective (8-9) by a nk, 14 ran.
Goodwood Spirit 25-1 (9-2) In touch, effort and edged right under pressure 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Pinpoint (9-6) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
