refused to race
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance
towards rear, effort and headway over 1f out, running on to take 3rd inside final furlong
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
with leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong and fading
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and under pressure when edging left 1f out
very slowly into stride, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
ALL YOU NEED and Many Welcomes both race under a penalty after winning here last week, and we prefer the claims of the former, while also respecting the chances of Imperial Djay. The selection has the dual advantage of being drawn in stall one and being bottom weight. A regular here, now running off his lowest ever mark he can be competitive at this level. He can look awkward sometimes, but the recently added cheekpieces have helped him and this seems to be his optimum trip. Reg Hollinshead has a good strike rate, particularly here and would carry our support. Many Welcomes came from off the pace to win over six furlongs here last week, and this trip is marginally shorter. Lightly raced, she looked good after a lengthy lay-off, with a pleasing attitude, and would seem to be more than capable of landing more at this sort of level. Imperial Djay is nought from 15, but seems to be improving. Handily drawn, this could be his day, although he may find he's got too much to carry. Blakeshall Quest is also a course and distance winner, but that was five years ago. His best form seems to come in the deeper track at Southwell. So the pick for us is All You Need.
Kirkie (USA) 28-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 11th of 13, 24l behind March Mate (10-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Soon towards rear, headway under pressure under 1f out, not clear run briefly inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, took 3rd post, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Smirfys Systems (9-3) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Many Welcomes 9-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, not clear run briefly 2f out, switched left, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Interchoice Star (8-7) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Tamino (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Led at strong pace, headed and weakened 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Binnion Bay (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Great Knight (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Prominent, raced keenly, lost place 4f out, headway over 1f out, staying on same pace when slightly checked inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Under Warranty (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Argentine (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, chased leaders halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Mr Rooney (8-9) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) fbs.
Blakeshall Quest 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Cape of Storms (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs.
Mr Skipiton (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader until over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 16l behind Sarah's Art (9-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Piccolo Diamante (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 4f out, beaten when eased over 2f out, last of 12, 27l behind Almahaza (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
All You Need (IRE) 10-3fav (9-0) Chased leaders, edged left and led entering final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Fraizer (8-7) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, eased, 8th of 12, 7l behind Sarah's Art (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Bold Diva 13-2 (9-1) Steadied start, held up in rear, wide into straight 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Hollow Jo (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcap (6) pol.
Hunt The Bottle (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders after 2f, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, stayed on one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Ergo (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
