tracked leaders in 3rd, outpaced over 1f out, kept on entering final furlong, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, ridden entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
TURF TIME holds several of his rivals on their latest effort behind Sandy Toes at Southwell and he is taken to score here ahead of Duke Of Rainford. Jeremy Glover's gelding has been holding his form well since winning here last month. His handicap mark has risen to 55 which looks high enough but his consistency means he tops the list. Duke Of Rainford actually beat him here last month but doesn't have the most reliable record. He seemed to click with Jamie Spencer when successful but Tony Culhane takes over in the saddle again today and the pair are narrowly passed over. Dower Glen needs a market check on this return to the track, Exceed Power always runs his race and is very closely matched with Duke Of Rainford and Turf Time on recent outings, whilst Lady Brickhouse, Young George and Annia Galeria all finished behind Turf Time at Southwell last time out, with Lady Brickhouse faring best. Cheek-pieces are tried on Annia Galeria but she needs to improve. An open handicap, but Turf Time is the tentative choice.
Turf Time 4-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, nearest finish, 2nd of 8, hd behind Sandy Toes (8-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Annia Galeria (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Led, hung left throughout, headed halfway, rallied under pressure over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 8, 2l behind Sandy Toes (8-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Dower Glen 20-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, switched left well over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 7l behind Zelos Dream (9-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Duke of Rainford 3-1 (8-11) Switched left start, held up on inside, headway 2f out, came centre in straight, led 1f out, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan beating Exceed Power (8-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Exceed Power 7-2fav (8-10) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, tightened up after 1f, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, carried right, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Sweet Avon (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Young George 14-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened close home, 5th of 8, 3/4l behind Sandy Toes (8-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Lady Brickhouse 8-1 (8-6) Prominant, led halfway, hard driven over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, hd behind Sandy Toes (8-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
