held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, held inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, won going away
always towards rear
held up rear of mid-division, good headway on outside over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
always towards rear
held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, went 2nd 9f out, driven 3f out, lost place over 1f out
prominent, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders early, in touch, lost place over 2f out
led, headed after 2f, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
prominent early, chased leaders, not much room and lost place over 2f out, ran on inside final 100 yards, no impression
Victory March was in brilliant form at the backend of last year winning five times on Tapeta. He's still capable of a big run with his rider's claim a major plus. Greystoke couldn't get close to Nolton Cross last time but the winner could boost the form in the previous race. HEATHEN took a long time to warm to his task last season but looked a nice prospect when scoring easily at Newcastle in September and can defy an 8lb rise and a long absence. Johnny Boom has an excellent record having won six times in 27 starts though they have all been at Class 6 level. Down To The Kid's two victories have been at Southwell and he again ran well there last time.
Victory March (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Towards rear, shaken up over 3f out, headway inside final furlong, kept on and went third towards finish, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Forge Valley Lad (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Greystoke 7-2 (9-7) Held up off the pace in last pair, edging left when pushed along out wide 2f out, headway and went 2nd inside final furlong, never any chance with easy winner, 2nd of 11, 4 3/4l behind Nolton Cross (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Heathen 9-4jfav (9-7) Held up in 5th, smooth headway in centre over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Sep beating Longclaw (9-13) by 3 3/4l, 6 ran.
Bearaway (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Halic (9-10) at Chelmsford City 1m 5f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Johnny Boom (IRE) 11-8fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd out wide going well 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind First Charge (9-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Eagle Court (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Soon led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened, 10th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Peripeteia (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Definite 33-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakening when hampered well over 1f out, last of 11, 14l behind War In Heaven (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Painless Potter (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place 6f out, outpaced over 3f out, well beaten final 2f, 10th of 12, 21 3/4l behind Golden Sands (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Absolute Ruler (USA) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leader until halfway, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms after, 5th of 6, 7 1/4l behind Jenson Benson (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Crafter (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Close up, pushed along and wide into straight 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Bit Harsh (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Down To The Kid (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Close up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Dubai Jeanius (9-5) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Cianciana 11-1 (10-12) Chased leaders on inside, led 3 out, ridden and joined when hit the last, headed and not pace of winner 1f out, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Bo Zenith (11-8) at Haydock 2m (2) gs in Feb.
