held up, not clear run well over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish
always behind, eased when no chance over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, came wide straight, never dangerous
held up towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, headway final furlong, ran on well to lead post
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed near finish
took keen hold, mid-division, headway over 2f out, led near finish, headed post
chased leader, ridden well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden and ran on inside final furlong
mid-division on inside, ridden over 2f out, soon behind
led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Town House is selected ahead of Spirit Of Conniston and Lady Hopeful, while Navigation ran respectably last time out and is worth monitoring in the betting market. The last named is relatively unexposed on the All Weather and, as he goes well for Saleem Golam, he could easily run a big race from a favourable low draw. Lady Hopeful has tendency to be slowly away from the starting stalls and is as frustrating as they come. However, this is a weak contest and she can play a strong part in this company; expect a late flourish from this daughter of Lend A Hand. Spirit Of Conniston is entitled to respect after winning a couple of modest races during the last couple of months. The Peter Grayson-trained gelding is thriving on being kept busy and would make this a good test for the rest if he runs his usual race. However, Town House gets the nod as the value selection, as he has very little to find to be effective in this grade and he is expected to be a whole lot sharper now that he has the benefit of a couple of recent outing behind him.
Mustammer 14-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden halfway, stayed on gamely to lead inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol beating Fast Heart (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Spirit of Coniston 9-2 (8-6) With leaders, led and hung left over 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 5th of 6, 5l behind Night Prospector (9-8) at Lingfield 5f clm (6) pol in Jan.
Lady Hopeful (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, edged left, final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 10, shd behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-10) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Orchestration (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 10, 14l behind Egyptian Lord (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Navigation (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Led, ridden clear 2f out, caught well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Dark Moon (8-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Primarily 11-4 (8-8) Mid-division, hampered after 1f, headway over 1f out, edged left and weakened well inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 2l behind Blushing Russian (8-8) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Mind That Fox 40-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, edged slightly right well over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Efistorm (9-10) at W'hampton 5f clm (5) pol in Jan.
Town House 10-1 (8-1) Led, ridden when headed 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 7l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-10) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Flying Tackle 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Elvina (9-0) at W'hampton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Feminist (IRE) 100-1 (7-11) Led early, chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 15l behind Canadian Danehill (9-9) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Percy Douglas 66-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden and behind from halfway, 6th of 11, 11l behind Canadian Danehill (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
