slowly into stride, in rear, stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well
behind, never dangerous
led early, tracked leaders, no extra inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 1f out, no impression
tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
held up in touch, kept on inside final furlong
soon led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway on inner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Fuzzy Cat, Tanley and KNOW NO FEAR make most appeal here but Know No Fear wasn't stopping at the finish last time and we take him to win again. The selection was good value for his winning margin when he beat Tanley at Kempton earlier in the month, and despite his penalty he looks a good bet to confirm superiority with that rival today. The fact that Know No Fear has a better draw than Tanley is another plus. Fuzzy Cat is having only his fourth run on the all-weather and he is interesting as he was heavily punted before getting going too late at Kempton last month. If the money comes for him again today then he would certainly merit consideration as he should strip fitter for that recent outing, his first for two months. All You Need is better than he has been showing of late and he has got course and distance winning form, so it would not be a surprise to see him go well and he makes some each-way appeal. Hart of Gold is another who makes each-way appeal, but in an open event we will side with Know No Fear to back-up his recent success.
Know No Fear 9-2 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on wide outside and hung left just inside final 2f, soon hard ridden, stayed on under strong pressure inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol beating Tanley (9-1) by nk, 8 ran.
Tri Chara (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 19l behind Dontuwishitwereso (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway on inside halfway, effort over 1f out, staying on one pace when hampered inside final furlong, not recover, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Greek Secret (8-12) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) in Dec.
Pipers Piping (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Annes Rocket (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Hart of Gold 9-2 (8-13) Prominent, hampered well over 5f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2 places close home, 4th of 11, 7l behind Art Market (9-3) at Lingfield 7f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Makshoof (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 14l behind Tamino (9-0) at Lingfield 7f Handicap (0-56) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Monte Cassino (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Steadied start, always in rear, last of 10, 10l behind Elusive Ronnie (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Tanley 2-1fav (9-1) Close up, headway on outside just inside final 2f, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on until headed near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Know No Fear (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol.
All You Need (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Outpaced, pushed along on outside over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 9l behind Jul's Lad (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Almatlaie (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders over 3f, 12th of 13, 19l behind Gurteen Diamond (8-5) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn fll (5) pol in Sep.
Mister Incredible 9-2 (8-6) Held up mid-division, hard ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 7l behind Outer Hebrides (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs in May.
Dickie Le Davoir 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon outpaced, never a factor, 8th of 11, 10l behind Diamond Blade (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Fuzzy Cat 10-3fav (9-1) Went left start, towards rear, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, not reached leaders, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sherjawy (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
