tracked leading pair, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, lost 2nd post
in touch, slipped through on inside to lead well over 1f out, edged right and driven out final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on, never nearer
always towards rear
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd post
keen, headway to lead over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon led, headed over 5f out, tracked leader until 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never a factor
Nonrunner
Racing finishes up with the Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap and the race has a very competitive look about it for an 11 runner field and hopefully IMPERIAL DJAY can go in ahead of Standpoint and Kyleene. The selection showed huge improvement on his latest start to run out a cosy winner. In the race before his victory he was beaten by a horse called Red Gulch who is highly thought of by connections. He clearly is on the up and if enjoying the step up in trip he should go close. He may have most to fear from Kyleene who won over the course and distance on his latest start. He got up on the line that day and a strong pace would probably help. He has a 256 day absence to overcome but he still may have more to offer. The top horse, Standpoint, was set some tough assignments last year and this is easier. He should make his presence felt from top weight.
Standpoint 16-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Kidlat (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar.
Global Village (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Led at steady pace, increased tempo over 2f out, in command final furlong, unchallenged, won at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol beating Tevez (8-7) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Emeebee 20-1 (8-9) Steadied start, raced far side, held up, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 29l behind Guilded Warrior (9-3) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Kyleene 9-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug beating Desert Streak (9-4) by hd, 11 ran.
Cheveyo (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Raced wide, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 9l behind Celtic Sovereign (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
Kensington (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) With leader far side, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 17, 25l behind Camerooney (9-0) at Doncaster 7f ldy hcp (4) gf.
Copperwood 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead close home, won at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol beating War And Peace (8-8) by 1l, 11 ran.
Avontuur (FR) 12-1 (8-6) Chased winner, hard driven and effort from well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Sir Nod (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Whatyouwoodwishfor (USA) 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led 4f out, headed 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 15l behind Academy Blues (9-4) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 10-3fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol beating Metropolitan Chief (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar beating Fulford (9-1) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
