chased leaders, not clear run and lost place over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left just inside final furlong, not quicken
prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until not quicken well inside final furlong
outpaced, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
started slowly, outpaced
outpaced, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
with winner, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
with winner, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out
Muktasb, Boanerges and Global Achiever catch the eye and our vote is for Muktasb. Derek Shaw's team have been in solid form in recent weeks, and whilst Muktasb is still a maiden after 16 starts, his recent runs have suggested that his turn won't be too long in coming. A repeat of a fast-finishing second to Hello Roberto should be enough to get that overdue victory on the board. Boanerges is clearly not the horse he once was. That said, he looks to have relished the concept of banded races and has already scored at Southwell. His draw could have been better. Global Achiever is exposed at this grade but hails from an in-form yard. Greg Chung had a double on Wednesday and the market is watched accordingly. Town House failed to make use of a low draw on his latest start. Joe Fanning replaces an inexperienced claimer. Red Sovereign has dropped significantly in the handicap and could well force the pace. Leah's Pride is watched in the market while Music Teacher is a rare banded runner for Neville Callaghan. A trappy affair to get matters underway and we shall side with Muktasb.
Boanerges (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 13, nk behind Hello Roberto (9-4) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Feb.
Global Achiever 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Native Title (9-13) at Lingfield 5f clm (6) pol in Feb.
Leah's Pride 7-2fav (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 7l behind Jalouhar (9-3) at W'hampton 6f clm (5) pol in Feb.
New Options 13-2 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden and headway halfway, hampered inside final furlong, soon eased, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Mambazo (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Red Sovereign 7-1 (8-9) In touch, driven halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Henry Tun (8-11) at Southwell 5f sll (6) fbs in Jan.
Stagnite 9-2 (8-7) Took keen hold, led until headed 1f out, rallied well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 11, shd behind Zazous (8-6) at Lingfield 6f app banded (7) pol in Feb.
Muktasb (USA) 10-3 (9-9) Held up, driven over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Stoneacre Boy (8-12) at Southwell 5f mdn stk (5) fbs in Feb.
Davids Mark 7-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon pushed along in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 6l behind Hello Roberto (9-4) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Feb.
