always in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
raced wide, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
keen, led after 1f, headed 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
led 1f, chased leader, ridden to lead again 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace
in rear, never near leaders
pulled hard early, mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on
steadied start, switched left soon after, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never near leaders
held up, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
raced wide, in rear, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
A trappy affair if ever there was one and EVER CHEERFUL is the selection with Shaded Edge and Smirfys Systems the others to catch the eye. Andy Haynes' runner is something of a seven furlong specialist and he confirmed his well-being with a recent second over course and distance. Paul Nolan is well worth his 7lb claim. Shaded Edge needs little introduction to followers of racing around here. David Arbuthnot has been among the winners under the National Hunt code of late. Smirfys Systems is plating class nowadays but would have made more appeal had this been at Wolverhampton. Loyal Royal is consistent at this grade although this has led to him gradually creeping back up the weights. Wee Buns looks to have lost his way and is one to watch at present. Shake On It would have decent claims on some of his better form though he has become very inconsistent these days. Comrade Cotton has performed creditably over this trip in claimers and would be suited by an end-to-end gallop. Lord Deevert appears best of the rest. Ever Cheerful has most positives where many have negatives.
Wee Buns 28-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 11, 25l behind What Katie Did (8-11) at Kempton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Smirfys Systems 9-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded, 5th of 10, 6l behind Stonecrabstomorrow (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Shake On It 25-1 (8-4) Pulled hard, held up, wide and headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 10, 11l behind Fremen (9-1) at Lingfield 1m Apprentice Handicap (0-85) (4yo+) (4) pol.
Ever Cheerful 7-1 (8-7) Soon led, clear with one other, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Suhayl Star (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Lord Deevert 18-1 (8-2) Soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 6l behind Cornus (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcap (5) pol in Jan.
Pharaohs Justice (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, pushed along to lead after 2f, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Very Well Red (8-7) at Lingfield 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Behind, made some moderate late headway, 6th of 13, 4l behind Admirals Way (8-11) at Kempton 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Shaded Edge 3-1fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to go 3rd 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Suhayl Star (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Free Tussy (ARG) 7-1 (9-5) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 11l behind Admirals Way (8-11) at Kempton 7f app hcp (6) pol.
Comrade Cotton 5-1 (9-2) Raced wide in touch, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced, kept on under strong pressure final furlong, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ardent Prince (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Cavalry Guard (USA) 7-2fav (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, switched right 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Alfredtheordinary (9-0) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) pol.
