held up in last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, went 4th 2f out, hung left under pressure and weakened over 1f out
dwelt, took keen hold and soon chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, lost 2nd well over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong
tracked leaders on inside, ridden along over 3f out, headway to 3rd over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, led 1f out, ran on
chased leader, led over 4f out, clear over 3f out, ridden idled and hung left over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in last pair, pushed along over 3f out, headway on inside well over 1f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, chased winner entering final furlong, stayed on
led until over 4f out, chased clear leader until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Faithful Ruler has claims if in the mood though he has three lengths to find on latest running over C&D with RED SOMERSET. The latter has since overcome trouble in-running to win again in similar company at Lingfield and Mike Murphy's charge looks to have more in the locker if he needs it. He may well have to dig a bit deeper today given Dazzling Valentine has a bit in hand at the weights and looks sure to be winning soon, while McConnell is another regular at this level and he too could have a say in proceedings after being well beaten in handicap company last time.
Faithful Ruler (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway and hung left entering final furlong, not able to trouble leaders, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Red Somerset (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f sell stks (6) pol in Feb.
McConnell (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Keen held up, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 8, 7l behind Colour Guard (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Red Somerset (USA) 10-3 (9-4) In rear, pushed along halfway, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, readily, won at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol beating Alhaban (9-4) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Absolute Princess 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 23l behind Overrule (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Dazzling Valentine 9-2 (8-1) Close up, effort on outer over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, edged left and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Munsarim (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm stks (6) pol.
Portrush Storm 66-1 (8-7) Dwelt, took keen hold, soon chased leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 19l behind July Days (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.