tracked leader, led over 3f out, pushed along over 1f out, headed final strides
mid-division, pushed along, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always in rear
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, wide and headway to track leaders halfway, ridden, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along, headway from over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up in rear, headway, switched right entering final furlong, ran on strongly to lead final strides, won going away
led, headed over 3f out, tracked leaders after, ridden, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Hat-trick seeker Desert Vision certainly comes into this 'Hand and Heels' handicap on form but with his latest penalty perhaps making his load a little heavy we're turning our attention BAVARICA, who only just missed out on success last time, while Oriental Cavalier makes the short-list. A neck was the small margin that the pick missed out on top spot last time and was a performance that capped a good run of form. His capable jockey's claim makes his weight look more than fair and a big run is expected. Desert Vision has looked much improved on his return to this track on his last two starts winning them both well. He should be able to shoulder his penalty with some success but others look better treated. Oriental Cavalier is another in good form and won over course and distance two starts ago. He only found a well handicapped runner too good so should be in the frame again. Waahej's last run gives him something to find on the pick while Ella Woodcock looks to be improving again but in a good looking contest Bavarica is weighted to go in.
Desert Vision 5-4fav (10-3) Tracked leaders, led 1f out, pushed out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f Amateur Handicap (0-75) (3yo+) (5) pol beating Resplendent Ace (10-5) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Oriental Cavalier 11-2 (8-8) Led, joined from over 3f out, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Iron Out (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Tin Cha Woody (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Dash Back (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Daniel Thomas (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along and headway to mid-division 6f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 6l behind Final Verse (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Formidable Guest 11-2 (9-6) Towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 4l behind Lunar River (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f flls hcp (0-70) (3yo+) (5) pol in May.
Bavarica 10-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Iron Out (10-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f Amateur Handicap (0-75) (3yo+) (5) pol.
Waahej 11-2 (10-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway after 3f, soon chasing leaders, hard ridden and effort over 1f out, never trouble leaders, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Iron Out (10-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f Amateur Handicap (0-75) (3yo+) (5) pol.
Ella Woodcock (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Towards rear, headway between horses approaching final furlong, soon chased winner, kept on, no chance, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
My Mate Mal 7-2 (8-4) Led 1f, prominent, pushed along 4f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Clear Sailing (8-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks 0-70 (5) pol.
Highland River 14-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 6l behind Spiritual Art (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
