slowly away, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no impression
tracked leaders, challenged 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held near finish
towards rear, ridden inside final furlong, never dangerous
tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear and keen, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
made all, ridden and joined 1f out, stayed on under pressure towards finish, just held on
In a competitive handicap REPLICATOR looks the one to side with after his victory on his seasonal bow last time so we give him the vote in front of Welcome Approach while much of Dvinsky's chance will depend on his run at Kempton on Wednesday. The Pick recorded a comfortable success on his first run back after over 250 days away from racing and if he builds on that now that bit fitter he should easily over come his mark rise and follow up. If the pick fails to build on his last run then Welcome Approach looks the best placed to take advantage. A bit of a course specialist, he is still looking competitive despite a small rise for his neck defeat on his last outing. Dvinsky is a likeable sort and should run his race now back in a handicap if he turns up while Brierty is also on the list after a couple of good tries in defeat. Fault and Methaaly aren't out of this at the weights either but after a taking victory on his return Replicator is given the chance to replicate.
Methaaly (IRE) 16-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and came wide straight, never a factor, 7th of 8, 4l behind Thebes (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Brierty (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Desperate Dan (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Bahamian Kid 12-1 (9-1) Race wide, tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 7l behind Desperate Dan (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Dvinsky (USA) 9-4fav (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, hung right, kept on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Valentino Swing (9-8) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Feb.
Fault 11-2 (9-5) Held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 3l behind Fernando Torres (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Milne Bay (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Took keen hold, soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 12l behind Lord Fidelio (9-0) at Kempton 7f Claiming Stakes (0-70) (4yo+) (6) pol in Feb.
Welcome Approach 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders on inside, chased winner well over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, always held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Kersivay (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Replicator 25-1 (8-13) Made all, ridden and rider lost whip over 1f out, soon edged left, drew clear entering final furlong, won at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb beating Eager To Bow (9-1) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
