held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
soon close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly, behind, never dangerous
took keen hold, held up, headway going well 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden clear
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out headed inside final furlong, no extra
always behind
slowly into stride, always behind
held up, headway on inside 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, no danger after
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, always behind
Another open-looking heat where RUWAIN is the suggestion to outpoint Nassar and Giddywell can go well at a price. The selection has won twice on the Great Leighs Polytrack, both over a similar trip to this, and he represents a yard going well. Of some concern is the fact that his three runs here have all proved abortive, but he is given one more chance over this slightly longer trip than he has tried here before, given that he can dictate from an inside draw. Nassar has won just once from 17 attempts, also at Great Leighs. A 1lb drop for his latest run won't make this much easier than of late and we will oppose him until he slips further in the handicap. The same applies to Giddywell, who is slipping down the ratings, but needs a further drop to get this judge to part with any cash. Harting Hill must surely be capable of more than he has shown thus far but perhaps that will come when Marcus Tregoning's string hits better form in general, while Hunt The Bottle has his easiest task for some time and a better effort is not ruled out. Ruwain gets the nod as the curtain falls on Wolverhampton.
Magic Warrior 25-1 (8-9) Steadied start, always in rear group and struggling final 2f, 11th of 13, 8l behind Having A Ball (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Time To Regret 16-1 (8-10) Held up, pushed along and some headway 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 15, 10l behind Flying Applause (9-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
King of Connacht 12-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, never in contention, 12th of 15, 22l behind Sagunt (8-12) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Just Mossie 16-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, 12th of 14, 11l behind Princess India (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Giddywell 16-1 (11-0) Half reared start, slowly into stride, held up in rear, effort on outside when pushed wide over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 9l behind Rossini's Dancer (10-9) at Wolverhampton 1m am hcp (6) pol.
Nassar (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Vinces (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Double Valentine 33-1 (8-3) Started slowly, towards rear, some headway over 2f out, never near leaders, 12th of 13, 10l behind Having A Ball (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Ruwain 12-1 (8-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 3f out, soon ridden to challenge and one pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Vinces (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Josephine Malines 14-1 (8-9) Raced wide, held up towards rear, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 21l behind Having A Ball (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Duneen Dream (USA) 28-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led after 1f, headed over 7f out, led again over 2f out, headed and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 17l behind Ridgeway Jazz (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Harting Hill 11-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 8l behind Saucy (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Shafrons Canyon (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Always behind, trailing and virtually pulled up before straight, tailed off, last of 20, well behind Lethal Weapon (8-13) at Curragh 1m 2f hcap fm in Jun.
Hunt The Bottle (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 4l behind The Graig (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
