tracked winner until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
fly leapt start, close up in last place, ridden over 2f out, went moderate 3rd 1f out
keen tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but never a threat
made all, quickened clear over 1f out, idled inside final furlong, comfortably
GREYFRIARSCHORISTA has found life tough in handicaps since landing a double on the all-weather in December. He's clear on official ratings today and Brian Ellison's charge looks likely to take advantage of the drop in class. Ahlawy has been running well without winning and had Faithful Ruler behind when runner-up to Red Somerset at this track last month. A line through the latter also gives him the beating of Mcconnell, but Apassionforfashion has yet to show any worthwhile form and is easily dismissed.
Faithful Ruler (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Held up in last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, went 4th 2f out, hung left under pressure and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 6l behind Red Somerset (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f sell stks (6) pol.
McConnell (USA) 15-2 (9-4) Dwelt, took keen hold and soon chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, lost 2nd well over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Red Somerset (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f sell stks (6) pol.
Ahlawy (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out on inner, ridden over 1f, kept on, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Saint Thomas (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Greyfriarschorista 15-2 (8-8) Led and set steady pace, headed over 8f out, chased leader, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind William Haigh (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Apassionforfashion 50-1 (8-7) Taken to post early, led over 8f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 21l behind Mediterranean Sea (9-6) at Southwell 1m 3f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
