steadied start, held up behind, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, took 2nd final strides
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, headed 5f out, regained lead over 3f out, 3 lengths clear over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, headed and lost 2 places close home
tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, stayed on, steadily inside final furlong to lead close home
pressed leader, led 5f out, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out
steadied start, always in rear, outpaced final 3f
held up in rear, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never dangerous over 2f out
held up 4f, ridden over 3f out, lost touch, soon weakened
A race that faces one or two old friends and Climate is given another chance to shine with Montemayorprincess and Time To Regret offered as the dangers. A winner of an apprentice prize in February, Climate ran a stinker a couple of days later but we can forgive him a bad run and if the race is run to suit, he has to have claims of bouncing back swiftly. Montemayorprincess has less experience than most on the artifical surfaces. Connections switch their attentions to Dunstall Park having had no joy at Southwell. Time To Regret was given a break after losing his way at the back end of last year. The market is watched to see if it has made any difference. Abbeygate is consistent but ordinary. He looks sure to be thereabouts again. Golden Spectrum has a history of popping up at fair prices. His recent form has shown a worrying trend to race mulishly but if he gets away on terms, he has to be respected. A trappy affair and Climate is put forward as the selection.
Climate (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 12l behind Kildare Sun (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Franksalot (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Stumbled at start, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impress, 11th of 13, 18l behind Nuit Sombre (9-5) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Time To Regret 10-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 16l behind Dado Mush (8-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Montemayorprincess (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Haroldini (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Golden Spectrum (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Started very slowly, pulled hard, always behind, last of 11, 16l behind Climate (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Ath Tiomain (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Always rear, tailed off over 3f out, last of 13, well behind Hotel du Cap (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (4) pol in Sept '06.
Abbeygate 5-1 (8-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Jarvo (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Shami 40-1 (8-0) Always in rear, 10th of 13, 25l behind Me Fein (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.