held up behind, effort over 3f out weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, pushed along, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, kept on final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish
held up in touch, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched left entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, not much room towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
An open looking handicap can go to Flint River ahead of Master Theo and Acomb, with Libre, Templet, Creskeld and Tedstale all worth a mention. This really is a tough one to call, and only a tentative vote goes to Flint River who ran a blinder from out of the handicap when third to Cardinal Venture at Southwell eight days ago. That was his best effort since August, and although not as well treated on the all-weather as on Turf, Hughie Morrison's seven-year-old may be about to strike winning form again. The trip is not a problem, and with a good draw in stall three, he can make the frame at least. There should be very little between Master Theo and Tedstale on their previous encounter here when the latter came off worst by a head, as he is now weighted to just about come out on top. Tedstale has not won for some time but is well handicapped and you can ignore his recent Lingfield effort as they went too slow. Master Theo also has it to do with Libre on an earlier encounter here but the fact is that he is a tough individual who lines up in form so he cannot be discounted. Templet was a little unlucky in running last time but does not win too often, and Creskeld, a 14-1 winner on his last start, hails from a stable having a quiet time at present. Acomb proved a revelation when making all here on his last visit and is yet another to add to the list of possibles, and so only the narrowest of votes goes to Flint River.
Creskeld (IRE) 14-1 Led and headed after 1f, regained lead 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 1m hcp (C1) fbs in Jan beating Rafferty by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Master Theo (USA) 7-2 Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ran on under pressure to lead near finish, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Jan beating Tedstale by a hd, 13 ran.
Acomb 8-1 Made all, set fast pace, kept on well, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (E3) pol beating King Nicholas by 1l, 12 ran.
Libre 11-1 Led early, chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Dower House at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Jan.
Templet (USA) 9-2 Held up, headway when hampered 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Fiddlers Creek at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Jan.
Gaelic Princess 12-1 Settled towards rear, plenty to do inside final 2f, finished well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Night Air at Lingfield 1m hcp (D2) pol in Jan.
Anuvasteel 7-2fav Prominent, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Ticero at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
