prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened
in touch, ridden after 2f, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, never a danger
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
prominent, hampered and lost place after 1f, ridden and headway over 1f out, all out and edging left approaching final furlong and led inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, ridden 4f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, headway on inside, no impression
led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
Spark Up, Miskina and Pheckless are the three to consider here and preference is for Spark Up. Spark Up had been running respectably before scoring in fine style last time and carries a six pound penalty here. Progressing well, Spark Up looks set to follow up. Paul Hanagan takes the ride on Pheckless and his mount has slipped down the handicap after a winless run. However, there has been enough about recent performances to suggest Pheckless may not be far away here. Eddie Ahern takes the ride on Miskina who has turned in two respectable efforts recently. She won over the course and distance in November and is only a few pounds higher here and with Ahern's assistance can go well. For the selection though we return to Spark Up who can win again.
H Harrison (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 9l behind Game Lad (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-60 (4) gd in Oct.
Spark Up 9-4fav (8-12) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, driven out, won at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol beating Bodden Bay (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Miskina 4-1jt-fav (9-2) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Lucius Verrus (8-11) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Count Cougar (USA) 50-1 (9-2) Ran loose before start, prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 13, 2l behind Henry Tun (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Colloseum 9-1 (8-8) Driven along over 4f out, always in rear, 9th of 10, 10l behind Desert Lover (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Wodhill Be 16-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Golden Square (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Pheckless 2-1fav (8-12) Steadied start, pulled hard in mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Fulvio (9-1) at Lingfield 7f banded stk (7) pol.
Miss Porcia 12-1 (7-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Sahara Silk (9-1) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.