chased leaders, hung right throughout, lost place over 2f out
tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, effort when hampered entering final furlong, soon lost place
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon hung left under pressure, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, always behind
steadied in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, effort when hampered entering final furlong, stayed on well closing stages
mid-division, on outside, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led until over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
in touch, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, never a threat
held up, never dangerous
Several were placed last time having won on their penultimate starts including Pea Shooter and Tathmeen, who were both successful over the minimum trip at Newcastle before going close again. Warrior's Valley made all at Southwell earlier while Secret Potion has returned to a winning mark and posted a better effort here last time. A Sure Welcome’s success at the track last month came over 6f but IT’S ALL A JOKE won a Class 4 sprint at Lingfield on his latest start and can go in again in this lower grade raised only 2lb.
Pea Shooter 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, effort near side of group under pressure over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 10, nk behind Another Angel (9-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Drakefell (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Tracked front pair, ridden over 1f out, kept on, never pace to challenge, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Los Camachos (10-0) at Lingfield 7f stks (6) pol in Feb.
It's All A Joke (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Always close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, just held on, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (4) pol in Feb beating Something Lucky (9-5) by hd, 6 ran.
Amazing Grazing (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Epeius (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Gift In Time (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Slowly away, in rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 13th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Arzaak (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Tathmeen (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not pace of 1st 2, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Jan Van Hoof (9-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
A Sure Welcome 16-1 (9-5) Soon led from wide draw, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 12, 1 1/4l behind The Establishment (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Gamesome (FR) 20-1 (9-0) Awkwardly away, held up and behind, no threat, 6th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Another Angel (9-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Warrior's Valley 6-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed when field came into view inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Miracle Works (9-1) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Secret Potion 10-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on into 2nd inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Toni's A Star (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Mansfield 9-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 13 3/4l behind Epeius (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
