held up and keen, headway on inner over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride, held up and keen, headway 1f out, one pace
held up, weakened over 1f out
very slow away, always behind
led, headed over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
held up mid-division, never dangerous
held up in touch and keen, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd near finish
BO MCGINTY ran a sound race last time out and he looks worth persevering with in this handicap; Chjimes and The Jobber are also worth strong consideration. Richard Fahey's 8-year-old is edging down the weights and he wasn't beaten far at Lingfield last time when he chased home Ten Down. He looks as though he could be ready to take his chance and from a decent draw he gets the nomination. Chjimes is in great form at present and he should give the selection a race, but it is worth pointing out that all his best form is at Lingfield. The Jobber ran well when last seen out over this course and distance, but he has been off the track since November and he may well be sharper for this outing. David Nicholls is in good form at present so Northern Bolt is worth considering at an each-way price. Harry Up will find it difficult to lead from stall 10 so this confirmed frontrunner looks one to swerve tonight. Bo McGinty looks to be back on a fair mark and he can resume winning ways.
Little Edward 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 6l behind Ebraam (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Chjimes (IRE) 11-8fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Qadar (8-10) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
The Jobber (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Took keen hold early, switched left after 1f out, held up in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, just held on to hold 2nd, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Arganil (8-10) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Harry Up 10-11fav (9-3) Led, ridden approaching final furlong, headed well inside, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Desperate Dan (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f clm stks (5) pol.
Methaaly (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden 1f out and soon held, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ebraam (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Foxy Music 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Kay Two (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcap (4) gs in Oct.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Ran loose to start, chased winner until well over 1f out, weakened quickly, last of 6, 6l behind Arganil (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Keen, chased winner, ridden 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Ten Down (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Luscivious 14-1 (8-11) Not much room soon after start, took keen hold in rear, never dangerous, last of 11, 6l behind Northern Dare (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.