always prominent, led over 2f out, drew clear final furlong, easily
raced wide, chased leaders, lost place over 1f out
mid-division, driven over 2f out, no impression
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on into 2nd, no chance with winner
held up in rear, outpaced halfway, stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace
led until over 2f out, soon lost place
mid-division, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, lost place over 2f out
always behind
outpaced in rear, never dangerous
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Reasoned won over 7f last month and Dodgy Bob was also successful over 7f when scoring at Newcastle. Griggy has been winning lower grade sprints than this and will find life tougher raised 7lb while Toni's A Star has proven best over the minimum trip so far so Englishman is preferred. Puchita went close over track and trip recently but remains without a win after 29 attempts so a chance is taken on MIRACLE GARDEN, a winner at Bath last summer and back on the same mark for the first time since.
Reasoned (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, hard driven inside final furlong, all out, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating French Twist (9-6) by nk, 12 ran.
Hic Bibi 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Real Estate (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Miracle Garden 22-1 (9-7) Prominent, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Seraphim (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Griggy (IRE) 4-5fav (9-6) Keen in touch, wide into straight 2f out, headway inside final furlong, edged left and led towards finish, readily, won at Lingfield 6f stks (6) pol in Dec beating Illustrious Spirit (9-0) by 1l, 11 ran.
Lyrical Ballad (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Calin's Lad (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Puchita (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, drive to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Dubai Elegance (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Englishman 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Mutabaahy (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Sagittarian Wind 7-1 (9-0) Close up, pushed along over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Griggy (9-6) at Lingfield 6f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Dodgy Bob 50-1 (8-12) Made all, kept on gamely, ridden out, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Waitaki (9-6) by nk, 14 ran.
Peters Pudding (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Griggy (9-6) at Lingfield 6f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Canimar 25-1 (8-7) Outpaced, pushed along halfway, kept on, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 3 3/4l behind The Grey Zebedee (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Andies Armies 100-1 (8-7) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Reasoned (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Toni's A Star 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, switched right and effort over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Three Little Birds (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
