tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out
led early, tracked leader, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, easily
soon led, ridden over 4f out, headed over 2f out, well held over 1f out
Media Hype last won back in 2012 and takes a big drop in class on his first start since May. But it's debatable whether he can run up to an official mark of 95 and STREET ARTIST is preferred. The latter is next best at the weights and beat the higher rated Reve De Nuit at Southwell last time having won here in November. Lacey and Illegale have little chance on today's terms while the veteran Den Maschine goes well here but is having his first outing since 2012.
Media Hype 25-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, headway near side chasing leaders 3f out, edged left and not quicken over 2f out, no danger after, 7th of 11, 6l behind Arab Spring (9-9) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Street Artist (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on well, easily, won at Southwell 1m 4f clm stks (6) fbs beating Reve De Nuit (9-2) by 3l, 3 ran.
Lacey 11-4 (9-12) Tracked leaders, driven 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Ballyfarsoon (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) in Dec.
Den Maschine 11-2 (9-2) Raced wide close up, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 12, nk behind Henry Clay (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct '12.
Illegale (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Golly Miss Molly (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
