in touch, effort and headway 3f out on inside, one pace final furlong
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway 3f out, soon ridden and ran on to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left and headed well inside final furlong, not run on
prominent on outside, driven over 3f out, lost place over 2f out
prominent and keen, ridden 3f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, no impression
dwelt, mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
broke well, in touch, behind from halfway
always in the rear
Tony Carroll is noted for meticulous planning with his runners and he looks to have placed Divinsky well in this company, with Old Bailey and Tally appealing as dangers from the remainder who are certain to start. It will also be interesting to note if Samuel Charles makes a quick reappearance after his exertions in winning a much tougher race at Lingfield yesterday. He will be dangerous to ignore if he is allowed to take his chance. However, he is unlikely represent the best value on offer and, as he was all out to hold on near the line, only a saver option is recommended; unless the vibes are exceptionally good from the betting market. Old bailey needs very little introduction to fans of the all weather and he again has solid place claims at this level, sentiments which also apply to Tally, who posted a much better effort on turf at Warwick earlier in the week and he has to be respected. However, it is worth bearing in mind that Divinsky comprehensively had his measure when they met at Lingfield last month and a similar effort from the top horse on the racecard will suffice today. A small saver with Samuel Charles should help cover all angles if he races.
Dvinsky (USA) 11-2 Slowly away, soon mid-division, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Hammer of The Gods at Lingfield 6f hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
George Romney (USA) 25-1 Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Jahia at Lingfield 7f stk (H5) pol in Mar.
Gilded Cove 25-1 Behind, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Indian Maiden at Lingfield 6f app hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Samuel Charles 16-1 Tracked leader, challenged from over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Mistral Sky at W'hampton 7f stk (C1) pol in Mar.
Old Bailey (USA) 11-10fav Dwelt, hampered and squeezed out of start, soon pushed along in rear, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on near finish, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Kennington at Southwell 6f clm (F4) fbs in Mar.
St Ivian 11-2 Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, driven and stayed on near finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Kennington at Southwell 6f clm (F4) fbs in Mar.
Panjandrum 8-1 Dwelt, pulled hard, held up, headway halfway, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Night Storm at Lingfield 6f sll (G4) pol in Mar.
Tally (IRE) 14-1 Mid-division, headway from over 1f out, kept on but not reached leaders, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Seven No Trumps at Warwick 5f hcp gs in Mar.
