always prominent, led inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, led after 1f, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
led 1f, with leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, edged left from 1f otu, weakened towards finish
held up in mid-division, switched right over 1f out, headway on outside final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway on inside 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on
soon outpaced, headway 1f out, no impression
broke well, soon steadied, took keen hold, headway halfway, came wide and weakened entering straight
Strike Force should be up to landing this claimer with River Prince and Power Alert the most likely dangers. The selection was not beaten all that far in a handicap at Southwell last time and in this grade today and from a good draw he should be good enough. River Prince won a seller in good style at Lingfield last time but he did get the race run to suit that day and the drop in trip is not sure to suit. Power Alert spoiled his chance by hanging left under pressure last time and he is another who should find this trip a little on the sharp side. Pat Will is sure to fare better here now that she returns to the minimum trip after running poorly over 6f last time. However, she will need to improve to get competitive and for the winner we will nominate Strike Force.
River Prince 8-1 (8-5) In touch, good headway on inside well over 1f out, led just over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan beating Burningfold Babe (8-7) by 2l, 8 ran.
Strike Force 11-2 (8-9) With leader until ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 3l behind Still Crazy (8-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Avoncreek 50-1 (8-12) Held up, headway on inside well over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Kings Shillings (8-10) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Head To Head (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, never a factor, 7th of 8, 9l behind Bentley (9-2) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Slipasearcher (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, progress over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Convivial Spirit (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Power Alert 7-2 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, every chance final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Mr Chocolate Drop (8-11) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs.
Birdie Birdie 14-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, no response, 6th of 8, 11l behind Put It On The Card (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Pat Will (IRE) 28-1 (7-11) Dwelt, recovered to lead after 1f, headed well over 1f out, no extra, last of 8, 9l behind Put It On The Card (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.