held up in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, driven to chase leader and edge left over 1f out, upsides stayed on to lead near finish
in rear when hampered over 4f out, never nearer
never nearer than mid-division
tracked leader, led over 6f out, headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 5f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway going well to lead 3f out, hard pressed and carried head to one side final furlong, headed near finish
led at good pace, headed over 6f out, weakened rapidly 4f out, tailed off
chased leaders 1 mile
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, beaten when hampered over 1f out and soon eased
slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, ridden 4f out, stayed on from 2f out to go 3rd well inside final furlong nearest finish
chased leaders over 6f
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, driven along 2f out, soon outpaced
always behind
held up towards rear, hampered over 4f out, no chance final 2f
always in rear
Danger Zone is given a narrow vote in a wide open event, Principal Witness and Yenaled also merit plenty of respect. Amanda Perrett's charge contested a very competitive handicap her last time. They finished in a real heap, with Willhego getting the better of our selection by half a length. This looks a slightly easier contest and he can go one better today. Principal Witness knows where the winningline is, having mastered Robbie Can Can here last time. The slight drop in trip will not be a problem and he should be in the shake up. Yenaled is knocking on in years but still retains plenty of ability as he showed when third behind Isa'aff at Southwell in December. Captain Margaret may just be in the handicapper's grip, but should still make her presence felt, however on this occasion we will side with Danger Zone.
Countrywide Luck 4-1 (8-12) Mid-division, some headway over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 9, 6l behind Heathyards Pride (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Duelling Banjos 6-1 (9-3) Held up, headway on inside over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 6th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Principal Witness (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Swainson (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Bethanys Boy (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Danger Zone 4-1 (8-2) Pulled hard, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon headed and not pace of winner but kept on to hold 2nd, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Willhego (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Captain Margaret 3-1fav (8-10) Prominent, ridden, not clear run, switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Millagros (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f fll hcp (5) pol.
Principal Witness (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Robbie Can Can (8-8) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Mollyputtheketelon (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Led, headed 2f out, ridden, weakened quickly, last of 11, 10l behind Millagros (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f fll hcp (5) pol.
Mostarsil (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Moon Emperor (9-4) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
