held up towards rear, beaten over 3f out
led until over 1f out, faded final furlong
mid-division, not clear run 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged left under pressure, stayed on well
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, never dangerous
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, chased leaders halfway, lost place over 2f out
The progressive ISHARAH is proving very versatile having won over 1m4f and 2m at Newcastle before landing a hat-trick when back over 1m4f on the Fibresand at Southwell. He’s upped another 5lb but is worth sticking with given Calvinist and Oceane, who both won at York last year, are having their first starts since October and August respectively. Byron Flyer won a Class 5 contest at Lingfield last time and is upped in class along with last month’s course and distance third Percy Veer. Gang Warfare is struggling for form and Haines remains 6lb higher than when last winning.
Gang Warfare 10-1 (9-3) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 5th of 7, 15 1/4l behind Antiquarium (9-3) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f stks (2) pol in Jan.
Oceane (FR) 5-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 17, 20 3/4l behind Penglai Pavilion (9-1) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp stks (2) gd in Sep.
Gavlar 4-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden and lost touch 4f out, soon behind, tailed off, last of 8, 14l behind Pinzolo (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Haines 9-2 (9-0) Held up in 4th, outpaced over 2f out, well beaten after, 4th of 6, 8l behind Curbyourenthusiasm (10-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Castilo Del Diablo (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Held up in last pair, pushed along in inside and struggling over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never a factor, last of 8, 6l behind Natural Scenery (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Jan.
Isharah (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Jan beating L'inganno Felice (9-3) by shd, 7 ran.
Entihaa 28-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon pushed along in rear, ridden and struggling over 3f out, modest 6th final furlong, never a factor, 6th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Sennockian Star (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Byron Flyer 1-2fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, quickened clear, easily, won at Lingfield 2m hcp (5) pol in Feb beating Miss Tiger Lily (9-9) by 4l, 6 ran.
Calvinist 16-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on gamely, just held on, won at York 1m 6f hcp stks (2) gd in Oct beating Master Blueyes (8-1) by hd, 14 ran.
Percy Veer 11-4 (9-11) Led 1f, tracked leader, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Cotton Club (9-12) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Treasure The Ridge (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Cotton Club (10-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
