tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left and one pace inside final furlong
bolted before start, last to break, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
chased leaders, soon pushed along, lost place over 4f out, no impression after
mid-division, weakened under pressure over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway and edged left entering final furlong, never reached leaders
held up, headway on inside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
pressed leader, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
prominent, took keen hold, not clear run as switched right 1f out, one pace
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INTERCHOICE STAR won't need to be anything out of the ordinary to land this on his handicap bow and is put forwards ahead of Straight Face and Red Current amongst others, The market will probably tell us pretty early on if we've done the right thing in siding with Interchoice Star on his debut for Reg Hollinshead. He didn't show a great deal for his previous connections but is handicapped accordingly and his wily trainer is always worth noting at this track. Tadlil should make his presence felt, Straight Face has to be on the short-list with Gay Kelleway's string going well but he has only won at Kempton so far in his career. Red Current is another to consider in the finale as he's been running well since the turn of the year but he hasn't run over this trip since his first two starts as a juvenile which has to be a huge concern so we'll take a chance with Interchoice Star.
Tadlil 16-1 (10-6) With leader and keen, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Kingsmaite (10-11) at W'hampton 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Over To You Bert 7-1 (8-9) Led until headed 4f out, kept chasing leader until weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 10l behind Guildenstern (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Red Current 5-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, shaken up over 1f out, led 1f out, keeping on when headed well inside final furlong, short of room and snatched up near finish, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Herbert Crescent (9-5) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Donard Lodge (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Held up, raced keenly, some late progress, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 12l behind Sarah's Art (9-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Piermarini 66-1 (8-5) Always behind, 9th of 10, 17l behind Clear Sailing (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m 2f sll (5) pol in Jan.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 21l behind Downhill Skier (9-0) at W'hampton 7f app hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Louisiade (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Prominent, led over 4f out, headed 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Safebreaker (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Interchoice Star 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, no impression, 9th of 11, 16l behind Bahamian Kid (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
Highland Song (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, had every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Mocha Java (8-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Jan.
Tobago Reef 9-1 (8-7) Soon led, pushed along over 3f out, weakening when headed over 1f out, 5th of 7, 14l behind Mon Ami (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Jan '08.
Straight Face (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Mocha Java (8-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Jan.
Very Well Red 6-1 (8-9) Led, quickened over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 4l behind The Graig (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
