chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, no impression when edged left inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
always towards rear, ridden and struggling halfway
keen, chased leaders, ridden 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
steadied and switched left start, held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
made all, clear 2f out, ran on well
towards rear, effort on inside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after
slowly into stride and switched left after start, held up towards rear, strong run on outer final furlong, went 2nd close home, unable to reach winner
slowly into stride, took keen hold in mid-division, headway when not clear run on inside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, never a factor
J J LEARY coped well with the drop back to today's trip at Kempton last week when worn down in the closing stages having led for most of the way. He's fancied to hold on for victory at this track if similar tactics are employed and confirm running with Armiger and George Fenton. The latter pair look the main dangers to the selection, though Magilini finished a place ahead of Tuibama when fourth over the minimum trip here three weeks ago and is open to further progress.
Romany Spirit (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In rear, outpaced over 4f out, last of 8, 40l behind Samasana (9-5) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Celestial Dawn 17-2 (7-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Free Zone (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Bitter Lemon 7-1 (9-2) Went right start, tracked leaders in 4th, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, last of 6, 6l behind Lady Caprice (9-1) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Armiger 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Flying Kitty (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Tuibama (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 2l behind Wild Sauce (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Magilini (IRE) 4-1 (8-6) Tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, edged left entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Wild Sauce (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Trending (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Clodhopper (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
J J Leary (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led, pressed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Flying Kitty (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Very First Blade 8-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Clodhopper (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Bonnie Blade 25-1 (8-6) Always behind, last of 9, 21l behind Chambles (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
George Fenton 15-2 (8-9) Dwelt, tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Flying Kitty (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
After Timer (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Raced wide prominent, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 5, 15l behind Thorpe Bay (8-10) at Southwell 6f 3yo clm stks (6) fbs in Feb.
Brian's Best 50-1 (8-7) Behind, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 26l behind Laura's Bairn (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.