held up in touch, weakened 4f out
mid-division, hampered soon after start, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on under pressure to lead final strides
tracked leaders then keen, ridden over 2f out, one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f, weakened
slowly into stride, headway 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up rear, ridden 3f out, some progress
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, edhed left soon after start, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung left final furlong and headed last stride
held up keen in rear, never a danger
Foursquare Flyer was the victim of one of the strangest decisions the Wolverhampton stewards have ever made when he was denied victory following an enquiry during his latest start; he is fancied to gain compensation today, with Gallas, Diktatorship and Beldon Hill forwarded as the main dangers. Beldon Hill seemed to lose his way during his time with Clive Brittain but may have been freshened up by his recent switch to Richard Fahey. He has been given a chance by the handicapper and is one to bear in mind for a small prize somewhere along the line. Diktatorship improved when stepped up in trip last season and has claims on the pick of his form. It's obviously hard to gauge whether his unfortunate experience of being brought down on his only previous Wolverhampton visit has left any mental scares, though. Gallas has not stood much racing of late but proved he still retains enthusiasm when he finished second to the well-treated Artzola on his reappearance last November. He has subsequently proved his well being and should be capable of making the rest aware of his presence. However, perseverance is the name of the game with Foursquare Flyer and, assuming that he can stay out of trouble, the gelding has a solid chance of setting the record straight today.
Fine Deed 300-1 (9-1) Always behind, 10th of 12, 35l behind Abandon (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec.
Foursquare Flyer (IRE) 5-2 (9-8) Held up, headway 3f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, hung left from over 1f out, just held on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec beating Kilgary (8-12) by a shd. Later dsq to 2nd, 6 ran.
Gallas (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) In touch, effort and driven along 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Ocean Rock (9-8) at Kempton 1m 4f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Mayyas 4-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Missouri (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn clm (7) fbs in Dec.
Tres Bien 150-1 (10-12) Always in rear, 12th of 14, well behind De Soto (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) gs in Dec (N.Hunt).
Crimson Flame (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Little Richard (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Diktatorship (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden on outside 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 10l behind Picador (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Watermill (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 4f out, chased winner over 3f out until over 2f out, 4th of 7, 16l behind Flyingit (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs in Dec.
Beldon Hill (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 31l behind Dyanita (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Slip Star 100-1 (8-12) Hampered 7f out, always behind, 8th of 10, 19l behind Salonga (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Nov.
