led 1f, chased leader, challenged 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on final furlong, ridden out
in touch in mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
chased leaders on inside, ridden well over 1f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, kept on
held up toward srear, headway on inside 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, no impression, weakened final 100 yards
raced keenly, led after 1f, joined 2f out, soon headed, chased winner until approaching final furlong, hung right and weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
in touch in mid-division, ridden and no progress well over 1f out
chased leading pair, ridden and not quicken 2f out, plugged on again inside final furlong, no threat
started slowly, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, took 3rd final 100 yards, never nearer
slowly into stride, always behind
These lowly handicaps are usually a lottery and this looks no exception. VHUJON went close over 5f here last week with Brandywell Boy a couple of lengths behind and it could be the turn of Peter Grayson's previous course and distance winner to go in once again. Torres Del Paine has tumbled down the weights of late and Demoiselle Bond wasn't beaten far at Lingfield in December. Both have won over track and trip so could figure if in the mood while Christopher Chua has place claims.
Torres Del Paine 5-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, never reached leaders, 9th of 11, 6l behind Minimee (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Diamond Vine (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Behind, outpaced and wide entering straight, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 11l behind Pick A Little (9-10) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
Strategic Action (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Starbotton (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Ryedale Lass 6-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 14, 7l behind Starbotton (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Not much room on inside over 6f out, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 15l behind Prigsnov Dancer (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Oct.
Christopher Chua (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 9, 8l behind Seamster (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan.
Sherjawy (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 7l behind Seamster (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan.
Chester Deelyte (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon hampered and switched left, no headway, 10th of 14, 11l behind Starbotton (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Vhujon (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Dwelt in touch in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, pressed winner inside final furlong, but always looked held, 2nd of 7, nk behind Ishetoo (9-0) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Brandywell Boy (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and switched right over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Ishetoo (9-0) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Demoiselle Bond 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Seamster (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan.
Microlight 25-1 (8-12) In touch, effort when not clear run over 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 11, 9l behind Sweet Talking Guy (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
