held up in rear, struggling halfway, headway under pressure after 3 out, no impression
in touch, headway 3 out, effort 2out, one paced run in
tracked leader, led after 3 out, ridden out
midfield, headway 3 out, soon pushed along, stayed on to chase winner after last
midfield, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, behind when blundered and unseated rider next
midfield, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, headway 3 out, effort next, one paced run in
CARTHAGE couldn't quite get to Irish raider My Painter at Musselburgh but was conceding 7lb to the winner and, with that under his belt and quicker ground to aid his cause, can go one better. Myrtle Drive will also be suited by the conditions as she showed easily her best form on good going at Musselburgh in November and she should have more to offer. This isn't the strongest of maidens so Ayr Flat winner Sinakar is one to keep an eye on as he makes his hurdling debut but Nine Altars has finished a long way last on his two most recent starts following a long break.
Captain Mowbray 100-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, under pressure 4 out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, dist behind Flemensfirthleader (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gs in Feb.
Carthage (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) In touch, ridden to chase leaders before 2 out, stayed on under pressure approaching last, pressed winner and every chance flat, just held, 2nd of 10, nk behind My Painter (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mdn (5) gs in Jan.
Nine Altars (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Tracked rival pair throughout, outpaced before 2 out, soon well held, no chance after, last of 3, 24l behind Yes I Did (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) sft in Feb.
Onlyfoolsownhorses (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) In rear, soon tailed off, pulled up after 4 out, at Doncaster 2m 4f mdn (5) gs in Jan.
Sinakar (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Dwelt close up, pushed along 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 7 3/4l behind Aumerle (8-13) at Chelmsford City 1m 5f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Tawan 50-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, lost place over 5f out, ridden and well beaten final 3f, 6th of 7, 31l behind Strictly Glitz (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Wannabe King 80-1 (10-12) Always in rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out, at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) sft in Dec.
Belle Peinture (FR) 20-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 6f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 20 1/4l behind Zenafire (9-9) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (6) sft in Nov.
Myrtle Drive (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, left close 3rd 3 out, led and hit 2 out, hard driven run-in, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, hd behind Cosmic Tigress (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m mdn (5) gd in Nov.
Coniston Cold Captain Rio gelding out of Returning.
