held up mid-division, effort inside final 2f, not quite pace to challenge, stayed on one pace
always in rear, never a factor
took keen hold in touch, ridden, effort 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden, wandered left and right over 1f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, ran on strongly, driven out
led to over 3f out, kept chasing winner until weakened final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to take 3rd towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden, lost place well over 1f out, soon behind
steadied start, held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, no impression
in rear, some progress from over 1f out, never dangerous
held up behind mid-division, ridden, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced keenly behind, headway from 2f out, stayed on steadily, nearest finish, not reach leaders
Withdrawn
The handicapper has given Den's Gift a chance raising him just 2lbs for his win at Lingfield in January and the Clive Cox-trained gelding has to be respected back on turf but a chance is taken with ORCHARD SUPREME, who gets the vote with The Galloping Shoe rated the pick of the remainder. The selection probably raced on the wrong side at Doncaster last time and Richard Hannon's gelding looks worth another chance on ground conditions that suit at what could be a value price. Gary Moore's Shanzu was disappointing when last seen on a softer surface at Goodwood in October and could probably do with some help from the handicapper. Paul Cole's Trans Siberian is another that looks a shade high in the weights, while the lightly raced Light From Mars has to be respected but Rod Millman's runners have yet to hit top gear. Elna Bright faces no easy task under a penalty for his narrow win at Bath on Friday and a bigger threat is likely to come from Jeremy Noseda's The Galloping Shoe, who was good value for his debut success in a Brighton maiden in April and now makes his debut in a handicap. Preference though is for Orchard Supreme who looks worth another chance off his current weight.
Elna Bright 18-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Bath 1m stks (3) gf beating Fanjura (9-3) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Orchard Supreme 14-1 (9-4) Towards rear far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 20, 15l behind Mister Hardy (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Trans Siberian 14-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, keen early, headway over 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 15, 14l behind Expresso Star (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcap (4) sft in Oct.
Light From Mars 15-2 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 13, 4l behind Oat Cuisine (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcap (3) gf in Sep.
Den's Gift (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden to lead just over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, held on gamely near finish, won at Lingfield 1m hcap (4) pol in Jan beating Halsion Chancer (8-13) by hd, 9 ran.
Mystery Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 18l behind Midships (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Shanzu 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders 5 out, 13th of 14, 25l behind The Fifth Member (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (4) gs in Oct.
The Galloping Shoe Evensfav (8-9) Tracked leader from halfway, ridden 2f out, led 1 f out, kept on gain, won at Brighton 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Apr '08 beating Lady Longcroft (8-4) by 4l, 6 ran.
Danetime Panther (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Close up, led over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, gradually weakened, 7th of 14, 11l behind Ryedale Ovation (8-9) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Ivory Lace 16-1 (9-2) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind I Confess (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Grey Boy (GER) 11-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched right 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 12, 4l behind Bee Stinger (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Allanit (GER) 14-1 (8-13) Raced freely, led clear 8f out, reduced lead 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, hung right and weakened rapidly after, 12th of 13, 21l behind Brouhaha (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
