chased leaders, driven over 1f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression on winner
prominent, ridden to lead just over 1f out, stayed on, comfortably
mid-division, not much room on inside briefly over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, never dangerous
led, ridden 2f out, rider dropped whip and headed just over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
mid-division, took keen hold, well beaten final 2f
slowly away, always in rear
held up in rear, driven well over 1f out, no impression
pulled hard on outside, chased leaders, hung left from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner
A couple of these are clear at the weights. Poet's Pride found only a John Gosden-trained favourite too good at Southwell a week ago and should be bang there at the finish but a chance is taken on MR GENT. He was placed behind higher rated opposition than this last year and with a recent outing under his belt and a change of headgear, Ed Dunlop’s charge may prove good enough. Minuty looks next best on these terms and will appreciate the return to 6f but it’s difficult to make a serious case for any of the remainder with Go Sandy perhaps best of them.
Mr Gent (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 11 1/4l behind In The Red (9-9) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Poet's Pride 6-5 (9-2) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Playfull Spirit (8-11) at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Angel Eyes 28-1 (8-6) Taken to post early, tracked leader towards far side, led this group 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 13 1/4l behind Twentysvnthlancers (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Bluella 18-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 19 3/4l behind Solar Park (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Feb.
Celerity (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Towards rear, well beaten over 1f out, 10th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Red Stripes (9-9) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Go Sandy 33-1 (9-6) Dwelt held up, lost one cheek piece after 1f, ridden half-way, never a factor, last of 10, 17l behind Midnight Guest (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp (7) pol in Sep.
Minuty 6-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Catapult (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Mrs Todd 100-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 13, 19 3/4l behind Benny And The Jets (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.