soon prominent on outside, bumped 8f out, led 6f out, headed over 4f out, weakened from over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear
mid-division, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, unable to challenge
held up in touch in mid-division on inside, closed 5f out, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner
soon led, headed 6f out, led over 4f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
prominent, bumped 8f out, struggling over 2f out
led early, prominent, lost place over 5f out, closed on outside over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, kept on final 100 yards
slowly away, in rear, switched outside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Deep Impression, a winner at Southwell and Beverley, has never run on this surface but looks versatile enough to give a good account. Tricolore showed plenty of potential last summer and could be on a fair mark while Liberated Lad was having only his fourth start when landing a Lingfeld handicap and a 3lb rise isn't insurmountable. Sergeant Major went up 6lb for scoring at Chelmsford then found 1m4f stretching his stamina at Newcastle. ARTHUR'S ANGEL ran well on his previous two starts here before an unlucky run on the track on Saturday where he was denied a clear run at a crucial stage. Successful at Chelmsford, Laura Pearson's claim can help him get back to winning ways.
Deep Impression (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Dwelt in touch, headway to track leader over 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Swinton Noon (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Tricolore (ITY) 7-2 (9-7) Mid-division, headway and switched right to inside over 2f out, ridden and kept on into 2nd inside final 150 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/4l behind Surprise Picture (9-4) at Kempton 1m (5) pol in Sep.
He's A Dream 22-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden along 3f out, faded 2f out, last of 7, 22 3/4l behind Onesmoothoperator (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f stks (5) pol in Mar.
The Thunderer (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Hampered start, towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Wallem (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Thunder Lily (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, edged right when ridden 1f out, outpaced after 1f out, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Regent (8-10) at Chelmsford City 1m fll stks (5) pol in Mar.
Liberated Lad 6-1 (9-7) Raced wide close up, ridden to lead towards finish, found extra when pressed close home, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Livia The Empress (9-7) by nk, 12 ran.
Mustang Kodi (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Close-up, nudged before 3f out, weakened late on, 5th of 7, 9l behind Uncle Bryn (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Sergeant Major 5-4 (9-7) Close up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on without troubling winner, 2nd of 4, 4 1/4l behind Silver Shade (9-6) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Queen Of Thorns 100-1 (9-0) In rear, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 15 1/2l behind Gurkha Girl (9-0) at Lingfield 7f fll stks (5) pol in Feb.
Arthur's Angel (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-9) Slow into stride, towards rear, pushed 3f out, headway before ridden inside final furlong, kept on strongly, just failed, 3rd of 13, hd behind Spirit Of Rowdown (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
