tracked leader after 1f, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, ran on to regain 2nd well inside final furlong
steadied start, held up, steady headway 5f out, led briefly 2f out, kept on on onepaced, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led on inside well over 1f oiut, ridden clear final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led for 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, onepaced inside final 2f
held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
led after 1f, headed over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly inside final 2f
The first division of a fairly competitive handicap and a chance is taken on Mystic Man, who can make a winning all-weather debut. The five-year-old showed improved form last term to record back-to-back wins at Carlisle and Hamilton before acquitting himself well in better company and starts the season on a reasonable mark. Headland took full advantage of an ease in grade to score over course and distance late last month but will find this tougher off his revised mark while Better Off is another who could struggle at this level after landing a weak affair at Southwell last time. Peter Hiatt's team is in good order at present so Pips Song could go well despite an absence while Desert Fury is an inconsistent sort but is capable of going close if in the mood.