tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd near finish
close up, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no impression
made most, ridden and ran on final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
in rear, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
always in rear
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Most of these enter the fray in very good form but CONVERSATIONAL probably has more scope than most and earns the vote. She joined Mick Channon from Ireland where she had been running well on Turf and she's obviously suited by Polytrack as she's completed a double for new connections. Cayuga looks a big threat as he has won two similar grade handicaps in his last three runs and is just 3lb higher for his recent Lingfield success. Legendary is 10lb higher than his victory here in June but continues to produce the goods and has been narrowly beaten on his two latest starts. The last time Dixie's Dream ran at this level he scored over the track and trip and his later runs were against stronger opposition. Triple Chocolate made a winning start here in October and missed the break on his handicap debut in December.
Legendary 7-1 (9-5) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Modernism (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Ansaab 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 10th 3f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 20, 11l behind Sweet Lightning (9-8) at Curragh 1m hvy in Mar.
Cayuga 10-1 (9-4) Held up in last pair, headway on outside 3f out, wide entering straight, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led and edged left towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan beating Miguel Grau (8-11) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Dixie's Dream (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway from 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Star Links (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jan.
Silverheels (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Soon led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Nassau Storm (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
First Post (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Raced keenly, chased leader, pushed along 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Rebellious Guest (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Conversational (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Held up in last pair, headway on outside travelling well over 1f out, disputing 2nd inside final furlong, shaken up to lead final 100 yards, won going away, readily, won at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (0-75) (5) pol in Jan beating Flamborough Breeze (9-1) by 1l, 7 ran.
Fantasy Gladiator 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, went 2nd at halfway, hard driven over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 8, 5l behind Forceful Appeal (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Diplomatic (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in last pair, headway on inside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, stayed on to lead close home, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan beating Greensward (9-2) by nk, 9 ran.
Raging Bear (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 17l behind Tatting (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jan.
Franco Is My Name 14-1 (9-2) Held up in last pair, struggling over 3f out, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Cayuga (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Triple Chocolate 8-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on closing stages, 4th of 14, 4l behind Firmdecisions (9-7) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
