slightly hampered and switched right after 2f, in rear, ridden and headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd final furlong
dwelt, always in rear
led 2f, chased winner after until over 2f out, soon weakened
led after 2f, ridden clear over 2f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
hampered and lost place after 2f, ridden and kept on final 2f, never dangerous
soon ridden along and outpaced
in touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out until over 1f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leading pair, lost action after 2f, soon behind, virtually pulled up
held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, ridden along approaching 3f out, soon driven and kept on, one pace
Nonrunner
Another tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights and the principals look to be Bob Baileys, Earthling and Otriad with the narrow vote going to the last named. The selection hails from the very shrewd Barney Curley yard shaped with promise in his native Germany in similar grade and offf what looks a fair mark he looks the value bet in a trappy affair.Bob Baileys rates the main danger on his latest second behind Fuel Cell especially as the return to this longer trip should suit. Earthling is another that could go well on his latest fourth behind Christine Bendix, this represents a drop in class and he should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Mid Valley is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable under top weight and for the winner we return to Otriad to small stakes.
Mid Valley 8-1 (8-12) Keen, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on but not pace to challenge, 5th of 11, 2l behind Postmaster (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Feelin Irie (IRE) 5-1co-fav (8-13) Soon tracked leader, ridden and weakened from 2f out, 7th of 11, 5l behind Piddies Pride (8-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Bob Baileys 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Fuel Cell (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Otriad (RUS) (9-2) 6th of 11, 8l behind Global Racer (8-11) at Baden-Baden 1m 1f 3yo stk sft in Oct.
Shadow Jumper (IRE) 8-1 (7-13) Started slowly, always behind, 10th of 12, 5l behind Government (8-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Cape Sydney (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led until over 2f out, remained prominent, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 11th of 13, 9l behind Firework (9-0) at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Earthling 40-1 (8-8) Towards rear and soon chased along, reminders halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on final final, nearest at finish, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Christian Bendix (8-8) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Feb.
Hilltop Fantasy 12-1 (7-13) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 12l behind Desert Lover (8-8) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
