tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
with leader, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, hard driven, held on well
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on well
led until over 5f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, never dangerous
prominent, hung left under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Getgo got off the mark at Brighton on October but that looked a modest heat. Fire Brigade won at Chelmsford in October and was unfortunate not to follow up at Kempton. If he can transfer that improvement to Turf, he looks a threat to all. Blue On Blue was favourite on his debut at Chelmsford in October but only managed fourth and was later beaten at Newmarket and Kempton. He will need to improve on that to open his account. WUROOD (NAP) was backed to make a winning reappearance at Wolverhampton and didn’t disappoint, travelling strongly throughout and quickening clear. He ran well on Turf a couple of times last year and could be one to follow.
Wurood 11-10fav (8-11) Tracked leader, led entering final 2f, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Mar beating Castle Hill Cassie (8-11) by 2l, 10 ran.
Getgo Evensfav (9-0) Chased leaders, on outside, switched right over 2f out, 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Brighton 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Oct beating Otomo (8-10) by nk, 7 ran.
Used To Be 11-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Andok (8-10) at Doncaster 7f (2) gs in Sep.
Blue On Blue (USA) 4-1 (8-13) Soon led, headed 2f out, hung right inside final furlong, lost 2nd and one pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bowerman (8-13) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Glendun (USA) 9-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded towards finish, 3rd of 9, 4 1/4l behind Diamond Bear (9-0) at Brighton 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Oct.
Widnes 11-4 (9-3) Started very slowly, behind, headway on inside over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Glorious Artist (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Fire Brigade 2-1fav (9-3) Held up, in mid-division, took keen hold, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right and closed, went 2nd over 1f out, running on well and every chance when intimidated by winner and edged left well inside final furlong, winning chance gone after, 2nd of 13, nk behind King of Nepal (9-5) at Kempton 7f (6) pol in Nov.
Masonic (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and hung right over 1f out, soon headed, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Son Of The Stars (9-8) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Porto Ferro (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Sword Exceed (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Seyasah (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along before halfway, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Dreamfield (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Proud Kate 150-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, always in rear, well tailed off throughout, last of 12, dist behind Annie Fior (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn fll stks (4) pol in Nov.
Derek Duval (USA) 9-2 (9-4) Held up in touch, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, nk behind Lord Cooper (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
