made all, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
well in rear, never a factor
always in rear
dwelt, raced wide held up, headway 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
raced wide close up, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd near finish
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
always in rear
dwelt soon in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, one pace
in rear,headway when not clear run and short of room 1f out, ran on to go 3rd near finish
mid-division, ridden and kept on, one pace
Apache Ridge had Polemica behind when winning a seller here a fortnight ago and will find life tougher back in handicap company. A similar comment applies to Steelcut, who was allowed his own way up front when taking a three-runner claiming event over 5f here last time. Rainy Night is inconsistent but could take this if producing one of his better efforts, while Yungaburra has won six races here but the last time was back in 2008. A tentative vote goes to CAVITIE, who improved for first-time cheekpieces when second here last time and looks set to strike.
Sir Nod 7-1 (9-3) Rider late removing blindfold and slowly away, in rear, effort over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 4l behind Tasmeem (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Rainy Night 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 4l behind Forever's Girl (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Yungaburra (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Foreign Rhythm (8-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Apache Ridge (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led approaching 2f out, kept on, won at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol beating Frequency (9-6) by nk, 8 ran.
Takajan (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 4f out, chase winner until ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 13l behind Where's Reiley (9-13) at Southwell 6f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Absa Lutte (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 9, 4l behind Kylladdie (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Steelcut 5-2 (8-1) Made all, ridden when clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 5f 4yo clm stks 0-70 (5) pol beating Desert Strike (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 3 ran.
Gwilym (GER) 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and edged right 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not much room when eased close home, 7th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Six Wives (9-1) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Avontuur (FR) 40-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Tasmeem (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Polemica (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, kept on, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Apache Ridge (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Cavitie 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Sally's Swansong (8-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kersivay 25-1 (7-10) Took keen hold in last pair, ridden on inside 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 4l behind Lastkingofscotland (9-1) at Lingfield 6f clm stks (6) pol.
