with leader, ridden when hampered 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, not clear run well over 2f out, headway when not clear run, switched right over 1f out, ran on nearest finish
mid-division, ridden, headway over 1f out, not quicken towards finish
prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on same pace
chased leaders, ridden when edged left 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, always behind
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
started very slowly, behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
pushed along to soon chase leaders, ridden 4f out, edged left, weakened well over 2f out
always behind
Prince Of Gold is selected ahead of Mount Royale and Humility. Reg Hollinshead's horses invariably run well at Dunstall Park and there was clearly a degree of confidence behind Prince Of Gold when he lined up at the track on February 13. Backed from 9/2 into 3/1 in a non-banded stakes, that is enough to convince us that he still must be showing some ability at home. He beat Mount Royale in a banded stakes in December. Nigel Tinkler's veteran campaigner had struggled for two years before recording a recent success at Southwell. Always best under a soft lead - Mount Royale consented to run on for pressure rather than fold tamely as he has been inclined to do in the past. Humility finished third in a fair banded stakes at the track. Charles Cyzer's horses are always worth following in the event of market support although this looks to be far from the stable star. Colleseum has won for Saleem Golam in the past. It is to be hoped that his handling can reawaken some enthusiasm, as his recent results have been little to write home about. Cloann is yet to win on an artificial surface. That said, she has a good draw and is less exposed than most. Prince Of Gold has been expensive to follow and we will allow him one more chance to shine.
Humility 5-1jt-fav (8-8) Held up in rear, headway when short of room and stumbled over 1f out, not recover, 10th of 12, 6l behind Riquewihr (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Prince of Gold 6-1 (8-9) Started slowly, towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on until weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Zorn (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Cloann (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, stayed on well until headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Fulvio (9-1) at Lingfield 7f banded stk (7) pol in Feb.
Mount Royale (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to chase leader 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs beating Penel (9-2) by a nk, 13 ran.
Only If I Laugh 11-1 (9-2) Led for 1f, held up after, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Latif (9-9) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Feb.
Ardkeel Lass (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 22l behind Sweet Pickle (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Colloseum 25-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, 8th of 11, 18l behind Winning Venture (8-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Pheckless 11-2 (8-4) Slowly into stride, some headway on inside 2f out, no further impression, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Winning Venture (8-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
