led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, wide and headway entering final 2f, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
pulled hard, tracked leaders, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on
slowly away, soon many lengths behind, headway when not clear run 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, chased winner 1f out, kept on same pace
rider lost irons, leaving stalls, never a factor
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
always in rear
wide, held up, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer
with leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Division Two of the Amateur Riders' sprint handicap is just as competitive as the first and with ALBERO DI GIUDA looking better equipped to handle her revised mark than Meike Barfil is to handle his own we side with the mare while Monsieur Reynard also make some appeal. Both of the leading protagonists won their last start which in a race like this is very encouraging. But having gone well off a similar mark earlier this winter Albero Di Guida should be able to overcome her three pound mark rise and continue on a solid run of form. In contrast Meike Barfil's win on his last start came a bit out of the blue so although it was a cozy success he doesn't seem the most consistent and is opposed under his new burden. Monsieur Reynard is under top weight but has dropped to a competitive rating and he should go well despite this not his ideal trip. Neo's Mate ran his best race for some time on his last appearance and wouldn't have to improve much to go better again but Albero Di Giuda is on the best form and is preferred.
Monsieur Reynard 14-1 (8-7) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Steel City Boy (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Strategic Mover (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Tamino (9-0) at Lingfield 7f Handicap (0-56) (4yo+) (6) pol in Jan.
Albero di Giuda (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, challenged and carried right inside final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan beating Tag Team (8-10) by hd, 10 ran.
Pipers Piping (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Behind, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Radiator Rooney (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Meikle Barfil 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders went 2nd well over 1f out, led 1f out, ran on well, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan beating Admiral Bond (8-10) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Nabeeda 5-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Bicksta (8-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Jan.
Neo's Mate (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, towards rear, came wide straight, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd post, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Tallest Peak (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Town House 16-1 (8-4) Prominent until halfway, last of 15, 13l behind Rosie Says No (9-2) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Boundless Applause 9-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 7th of 10, 9l behind Ejeed (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Misterisland (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) In touch, poushed along 3f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Headache (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
African Blues 100-1 (9-0) Prominent, led over 6f out, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, and headed, 8th of 16, 6l behind Turkish Sultan (9-7) at Bath 1m stks 0-55 (6) gd in Apr '08.
Well of Echoes 5-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Bishopbriggs (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Berrymead 25-1 (8-6) Took keen hold, held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Albero Di Giuda (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
