held up, not clear run over 1f out, switched right, led inside final furlong
in touch, headway 4f out, close up, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken and lost 2nd near finish
held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor
in rear, not clear run over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leaders, chased leader 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
keen, led, headed 5f out, tracked leader, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2 places
Supersta led at Lingfield on Saturday but weakened quickly once headed. Dutch Uncle had every chance when favourite last time and looks a tricky ride but Byres Road was just denied here on Saturday evening and was competitive in this grade on Turf last summer. Mythical Madness had Trendsetter behind when winning over course and distance last month but has been a beaten favourite twice since off this mark including when behind PERFECT CRACKER (NAP) on Boxing Day. Clive Cox’s charge hasn’t won since March but is only a pound higher now.
Mythical Madness 6-4fav (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed and unable to quicken final 100 yards, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Calling Out (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (2) pol in Jan.
Supersta 8-1 (9-2) Keen, held up, switched to outer over 6f out, headway to lead over 5f out and increased pace, ridden and headed entering final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 8, 4l behind My Target (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp (2) pol in Jan.
Perfect Cracker 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final 100 yards, took 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Forceful Appeal (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Lacan (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) In touch, effort over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Mister Universe (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Trendsetter (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway when not clear run well inside final furlong, unable to get on terms, 10th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mythical Madness (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Ready (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 4l behind Coillte Cailin (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Dutch Uncle 11-8fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, switched right entering final 2f, ridden and hung left approaching final furlong, effort and driven inside final furlong, not run on, 2nd of 8, shd behind Elysian Prince (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
London (FR) 9-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon 2 lengths clear, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Carolinae (8-12) at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Byres Road 9-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 8, hd behind Sands Chorus (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Jan.