dwelt, raced wide, mid-division, ridden and stayed on towards finish, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, headway when switched left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to snatch 3rd post
chased winner until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong
slowly away, always in rear
made all, ridden 3 lengths clear 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, driven and all out
Division two of the five furlong handicap that opened the card and we'll side with RADIATOR ROONEY to confirm form with Bluebok ahead of The Name Is Frank. The first mentioned pair met at Kempton last time on these terms and it was our selection that fared best, coming home a length to the good of Bluebok and we see no reason why those positions should be reversed here. Both horses are exposed and neither is prolific but the same can be said for most of these, from whom The Name Is Frank might emerge as the chief danger. Mark Gillard's gelding returns to the mark of 55 that saw him gain a deserved success at Catterick in October. This race is of a similar standard and if in the same sort of form the consistent gelding should run well. Thoughtsofstardom beat The Name Is Frank back in September but has plenty to do at today¿s weights despite generally running well here, whilst Handsome Cross and Cosmic Destiny are well enough handicapped but need to show that they remain capable of winning having both been out of form lately. Malaproprism has recent winning form to his name but has struggled since that success and Triskaidekaphobia isn¿t in the same form as when winning last winter. Modest fare this but something has to win and our suggestion is Radiator Rooney.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up, always in rear, 12th of 13, 9l behind Caledonia Princess (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Bluebok 10-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Grudge (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Cosmic Destiny (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ask Jenny (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
The Name Is Frank 7-1 (8-11) Half reared start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 5l behind Diamond Blade (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Grudge (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Malapropism 10-1 (8-4) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon hung left and weakened, last of 11, 6l behind Welcome Approach (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Thoughtsofstardom 33-1 (8-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on and lost 2 places towards finish, 5th of 11, 2l behind Ask Jenny (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Stoneacre Pat (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 19l behind Lord Of The Reins (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Triskaidekaphobia 16-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, still every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Decider (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Bountiful Bay 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 6l behind Diamond Fire (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f Apprentice Handicap (0-52) (3yo+) (6) pol in Nov.
