dwelt, raced in rear, never nearer
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside to be nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon in touch, weakened over 2f out
prominent till weakened 4f out
prominent on outside, lost position 7f out, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch till weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong ran on well
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, soon one pace
led after 1f, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home
prominent till ridden and weakened 2f out
led for 1f, with leader and every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway 5f out, soon ridden, soon tailed off
A moderate contest can go the way of Wind Chime ahead of Vizulize, Dagola and New Wish. The booking of Saleem Golam catches the eye in this 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap, and although the eight-year-old was never sighted at Lingfield last time, his earlier placed efforts there and here at Wolverhampton, lend cause for encouragement. Tony Newcombe's charge was good enough to beat Tiber Tiger on fast ground at Warwick last June, and a repeat of that effort would be good enough. Vizulize kept on well behind Baylaw Star here last time and has been consistent overall, while Dagola came from behind when staying on over 10 furlongs at Lingfield and will appreciate the return to this track. New Wish is still a maiden after 26 career starts, but is very well handicapped on the form that he showed for Mick Channon, and if Mick Easterby spots a suitable opportunity, you can be sure that he will exploit it to the full. This race is yet another in which only a modest investment is urged, and the suggestion is Wind Chime.
Dagola (IRE) 14-1 Behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Sir Haydn at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp pol in Apr.
Hoh Bleu Dee 9-1 Prominent, outpaced 4f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Lord Chamberlain at W'hampton 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Kings Topic (USA) 11-1 Tracking leaders when hampered on rail over 4f out, never dangerous after, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Bank On Him at Brighton 1m 2f app hcp 0-55 (G) gf.
Crusoe (IRE) 9-1 Mid-division, headway over 3f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 8l behind Rare Coincidence at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp pol in Apr.
Vizulize 7-2 Steadied at the start, keen in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 8l behind Baylaw Star at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp pol in Apr.
Wind Chime (IRE) 9-1 Raced mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out, 11th of 13, 11l behind Lawaaheb at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (F4) pol in Mar.
New Wish (IRE) 25-1 Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Shifty at Southwell 7f app hcp fbs in Apr.
Peace Emblem (IRE) 6-1jt-fav In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 5l behind Bella Pavlina at Leicester 1m 2f stk sft.
