in touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final 2f
led, ridden and headed just inside 2f out, kept on
in touch, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, steady headway from over 3f out, led just inside 2f out, hung left but ran on well, ridden out
chased leader until over 3f out
mid-division until 5f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
ran green, towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never troubled leaders
held up towards rear, ridden and headway from over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, carried left by winner inside final furlong, kept on
took keen hold, always in rear
I'msingingtheblues gets the tentative vote in this bumper to close the card with Poker Queen and Cadoudalas others to consider. The selection made eyecatching progress on his debut when chasing home Helens Vision and he clearly needed the experience that day. There should be more to come this afternoon and he could prove tough to beat. Poker Queen is another who made a pleasing debut when chasing home Debut but she was no match for the winner that day and more will be required if she is to get her head in front this afternoon. Cadoudalas is an interesting newcomer from a top yard and is worth noting in the market, while a market move for Alan King's Sovereign King would also be of interest with the stable in good form. However, I'msingingtheblues did enough on his debut to make him the one to beat today.
Archie Gunn 33-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 4f out, kept on from 2f out, 4th of 13, 17l behind Gansey (11-4) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (6) sft.
Ardmore Lad (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Held up, some headway 5f out, weakened 4f out, last of 11, well behind Sir Harry Ormesher (10-6) at Ascot 2m nhf (4) gs in Feb.
Charming Oscar (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 14, 23l behind Kavatcha (10-8) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Freedom Frix 33-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 34l behind West Ridge (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
I'msingingtheblues (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Took keen hold, held up, headway 6f out, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd of 16, 17l behind Helens Vision (9-12) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gs in Feb.
Qian Shan (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Chased leaders until 8f out, never on terms after, 3rd of 4, 23l behind Le Beau Bai (11-1) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (5) hvy in Feb.
Rawcliffe Bay 80-1 (10-12) Held up, tailed off 6f out, 6th of 7, well behind Debauchery (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 2f nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Sovereign King 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 4f out then weakened, 7th of 9, 16l behind Kia Kaha (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Taipan's Promise (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Held up, steady headway 4f out, effort 2f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 11, 8l behind Clay Hollister (10-7) at Fontwell 1m 6f mdn nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Thats Confidential (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Chased winner, reminder 9f out, lost 2nd over 6f out, hung right on bend 2f out entering straight, one pace, 4th of 16, 18l behind Helens Vision (9-12) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gs in Feb.
You Me And Theboys 40-1 (11-1) Held up, ridden halfway, soon lost touch, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Dazzling Jim (10-11) at Stratford 2m mdn nhf (4) gf in Jun.
Cadoudalas (FR) Cadoudal gelding, half-brother to smart chaser Poliantes & winning jumper Kaldouas.
Chiddingfold Chick Zaffaran mare, half-sister to several winners under NH Rules.
Important Business (IRE) Mutamam gelding, half-brother to numerous winners over hurdles and in bumpers.
Poker Queen 25-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, stayed to go 2nd final strides, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Debut (10-12) at Fontwell 1m 6f mrs nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Never Red (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Keen hold, prominent, weakened under pressure over 2f out, 7th of 11, 31l behind Evelith Echo (10-7) at Kempton 2m nhf (4) sft in Feb.
