slowly away, held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, head high and kept on reluctantly towards finish, always held
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, chased leader until over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders on outside, ridden halfway, behind final 2f
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
Nonrunner
BRIANNSTA can take advantage of his declining handicap mark and get the better of Ramblin Bob and Elusive Dreams amongst others. The selection started 2008 racing from a mark of sixty nine but races here from a perch of just forty six following a fruitless campaign. He was well held last time on his first visit to Southwell but shaped as though he could be on the way back on his penultimate start and is worth chancing to confirm that back on a surface where he has proven form. Ramblin Bob has to be respected following his win at Lingfield and he has a similar profile to the selection having also been rated far higher in the past; he has less to prove in terms of recent form and has solid claims. Trinculo and Morse are others that could make their presence felt whilst Elusive Dreams posted a more encouraging effort at Lingfield when last seen and could make his presence felt from a good draw. However, the vote goes the way of Briannsta.
Elusive Dreams (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on, never nearer, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Hollow Jo (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Trinculo (IRE) 40-1 (7-13) Led, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 7l behind Blue Tomato (8-6) at W'hampton 6f clm (6) pol.
Morse (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Kingsmaite (10-11) at W'hampton 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Bateleur 8-1 (8-13) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Hollow Jo (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Mr Skipiton (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and under pressure when edging left 1f out, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Great Knight (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Lake Sabina 12-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 7l behind Fun In The Sun (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Ramblin Bob 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven, edged left, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Ishibee (8-9) by a nk, 9 ran.
Siraj 50-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 12, 7l behind Hollow Jo (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Briannsta (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Towards rear and soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 7th of 13, 11l behind Gracie's Gift (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
My Kaiser Chief 16-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 8l behind Admirals Way (8-11) at Kempton 7f app hcp (6) pol.
Outer Hebrides 8-1 (8-11) In touch on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 7l behind Admirals Way (8-11) at Kempton 7f app hcp (6) pol.
Mr Loire 40-1 (9-0) Settled in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 10l behind Don Pele (9-5) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol.
