led early, chased clear leader, closed over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
close up in chasing group, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
keen soon led and clear, increased lead halfway, 15 lengths clear 3f out, reduced lead over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on
steadied start, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never nearer
steadied start, keen in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
Danielsflyer was fit from racing when landing this contest last year but is having his first start since September this time. Outrun The Storm won over 6f here last month while Old News scored over track and trip in January before finding SHALAA ASKER too good here. The latter was taking advantage of a slide down the weights on that occasion and a 2lb rise may not be enough to anchor him in this. Mighty Power drops down in trip after placing over 1m2f and looks best of the rest.
Ulshaw Bridge (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Hampered start, towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind War Defender (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Danielsflyer (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Ugo Gregory (9-5) at Beverley 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Aljari 13-2 (9-7) In rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Tipperary Tiger (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Old News 9-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, improved over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 1l behind Shalaa Asker (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Outrun The Storm (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, driven inside final furlong, ran on gamely, led towards finish, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Feb beating Gowanlad (9-4) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Shalaa Asker 5-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up towards rear, raced keenly, switched left and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Feb beating Millionaire Waltz (9-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Mighty Power (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, in touch, wide and headway to press leader 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Enfranchise (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
