tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
This is anybody’s race unless the betting suggests otherwise. WONDERFILLO is the speculative selection having finished ahead of Entangling when fourth over track and trip on his racecourse debut. Sabador, Meteoric Riser and Bob Hopeful are others to consider along with Deep Challenger, fourth at Southwell on his debut for new connections. Impressive Day has not been seen at the track since finishing second at Lingfield in 2015 while Duke Of Bronte is a newcomer to keep an eye on.
Bob Hopeful 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Alhajjaj (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Deep Challenger (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) In touch, not clear run 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Clock Chimes (8-12) at Southwell 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Impressive Day (IRE) 1-2fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Vaunting (9-0) at Lingfield 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Oct.
Magical Peak 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 24 3/4l behind Magic Mirror (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Chance To Dream (IRE) Dream Ahead gelding out of Kerry Gal.
Duke Of Bronte Mount Nelson gelding out of Reaf.
Entangling (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Started slowly, behind, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Surrey Hope (9-5) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Meteoric Riser (USA) 50-1 (9-5) Held up, in 5th, pushed along and not quicken 2f out, kept on same pace after, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Intimate Art (9-5) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Power Power (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Middle Kingdom (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Sabador (FR) 9-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Ahlan Bil Zain (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (6) pol in Oct.
Somes Sound (IRE) Big Bad Bob gelding out of Zapping.
Taurean Gold 100-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, driven and struggling over 3f out, last of 6, 19 1/4l behind Traveller (9-5) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Wonderfillo (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division on outside, headway when not clear run and switched right inside final 2f, stayed on well inside final furlong, went nearer 4th final 100 yards, nearly snatched 3rd, 4th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Surrey Hope (9-5) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Our Ruth 150-1 (10-0) Slowly away, ran green in rear, well behind final 2f, last of 10, 18l behind Pepita (8-11) at Kempton 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Feb.
