led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
in touch, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner
held up, headway 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out
held up, led over 2f out, soon clear, eased towards finish
held up in rear, took keen hold and soon chasing leaders, weakened 3f out
chased leader, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, kept on same pace
A poor contest where TEN POLE TUDOR can continue some good recent form with a win, while Swiss Art and Pride Of Nation can give him a run for his money. The last-named was good enough to win a Group 3 back in 2007, since when he has slid fully 41lbs in the BHA ratings. That remains his most recent success, and although he is 6lbs better off with the selection for a defeat of just over two lengths here last month, he simply does not give the impression that the losing run is about to come to an end. Swiss Art remains very much a Southwell specialist, even though he is likely to show up well here without winning, while Daniel Thomas is well treated at these weights but didn't appear to get home over this trip on this surface last time, despite having a 9f turf win to his name. That brings us back to the selection. Ron Harris's Ten Pole Tudor may not be quite as good as a couple of these on official ratings but he loves it here, with three of his four career wins coming at the track, and he gets the trip well. His recent form has been as consistent as one can expect in this grade and he can get his nose in front again.
Electric Warrior (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 6l behind Striker Torres (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f Handicap (0-68) (3yo+) (6) pol.
Ten Pole Tudor 9-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, good headway on outside 2f out, led 1f out, ran on until headed near finish, 2nd of 11, hd behind Ghufa (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (6) pol.
Swiss Art (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up, behind, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 12l behind Mcconnell (9-4) at Southwell 1m clm stks (6) fbs.
Crimson Flame (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Towards rear, switched right over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 11, 17l behind High Five Society (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (7) pol in Mar '08.
Daniel Thomas (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Ella Woodcock (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Interchoice Star 16-1 (8-12) Held up, wide, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, soon led, headed, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Lunar Limelight (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Misterisland (IRE) 66-1 (8-1) Slowly away, outpaced throughout, 9th of 10, 10l behind Charlie Delta (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f Handicap (0-63) (3yo+) (6) pol.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 80-1 (8-5) Disputed lead until led over 4f out, ridden and headed and not much room over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 2 3/4l behind Jaroslaw (8-12) at Lingfield 1m stks (3) pol.
