led, ridden over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no headway
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
fly leaped start, in rear, weakened over 2f out
With his new yard in fine form, Laith Alareen might do better this season now he's been gelded so watch the market. His former trainer has Montague entered here under top weight and he's only 1lb higher than when successful on this surface at Wolverhampton. KODI BEACH has been racing exclusively over the minimum trip, scoring at Southwell in January. He didn't appear suited to front-running when last of three here last month and can return to winning ways. Vj Day couldn't get close to Dubai Acclaim at Wolverhampton but that was his first start since August while Gorse produced his best run to date over the track and trip last month and wouldn't need much more to get into the action. Daze Out showed enough at Wolverhampton a couple of weeks ago to suggest she'll be found a little race before long.
Montague (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Led until over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Rock On Baileys (9-2) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Kodi Beach 7-4 (9-6) Led, hard ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, last of 3, 3 1/2l behind Lord Of The Glen (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Vj Day (USA) 7-4 (8-13) Dwelt, soon in touch, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, edged left and went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Dubai Acclaim (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Branscombe 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left and no impression, last of 5, 4 3/4l behind Joegogo (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Leeshaan (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Tracked leader stands side, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 6th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Lina's Star (8-12) at Newcastle 6f (5) pol in Sep.
Laith Alareen 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, edged left and not much room over 2f out, no impression, well beaten final furlong, 8th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Seyaady (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f (6) pol in Jul.
Gorse (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, stayed on, 2nd of 5, nk behind Snaffled (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Daze Out (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Chased leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Brockey Rise (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
