held up, ridden and headway when hung left over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders over 6f
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, chased winner over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, held up in touch, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
made all, ridden clear over 2f out, ran on unchallenged
chased winner to over 3f out
always in rear
always in rear
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders
chased leaders 5f
keen, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, hung left final furlong
Methusaleh can go one better at the expense of Very Well Red, Casual Affair and Goldren Spectrum. Methusaleh has plummeted to a very low handicap mark these days, and on the strength of an encouraging second at Wolverhampton 12-days ago, is selected to come out on top under Patrick Hills. Very Well Red opened her account in a poor affair at Wolverhampton nine days ago, but at least remains open to improvement as that was only her sixth ever outing. Casual Affair has been lumbered with topweight on this return to the fray, which is off-putting, while Golden Spectrum has been placed on a number of occasions on the all-weather, but is worth opposing. Basically, there will be a stampede for the exits while this is on, but those who stay may just be rewarded by backing Methusaleh.
Casual Affair 15-8fav (9-3) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Creme Brulee (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec.
Going Skint 14-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 9l behind Seneschal (9-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Golden Spectrum (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Mid-division, driven and some progress over 3f out to chase leaders, kept on, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Indian Edge (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Top Dirham 33-1 (8-12) Always behind, 9th of 14, 18l behind Amy Louise (8-13) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct.
Methusaleh (IRE) 5-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Inca Soldier (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Apr.
Benny The Bus 10-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 12, 10l behind Another Genepi (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Golden Square 16-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind Northern Desert (8-2) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Foolish Groom 12-1 (8-10) Keen in touch, one pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 2l behind Jill Dawson (9-0) at Warwick 1m app hcp (6) gf.
Very Well Red 3-1fav (8-9) Always prominent, led well over 1f out, soon hung right, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Bold Phoenix (8-8) by 2l, 12 ran.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 7l behind Whinhill House (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Minstrel Flyer (IRE) (9-6) 5th of 15, 5l behind Princely Ted (9-2) at Mijas 1m stk std in Mar '06.
Alujawill (IRE) 200-1 (9-3) Prominent and keen, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 20l behind Galactic Star (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Itcanbedone Again (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, hampered inside final 5f, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 3l behind Monmouthshire (8-3) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) frm in Apr.
Life's A Whirl 25-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Indian Edge (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Lady Duxyana 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and soon behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Zazous (10-0) at Salisbury 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Trevian 6-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort and headway 3f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Seneschal (9-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Fairy Monarch (IRE) 14-1 (8-0) Always rear division, 8th of 11, 8l behind Malinsa Blue (8-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
