mid-division, smooth headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leader until lost place over 3f out, weakened
reared start and lost 10 lengths, good headway on inside over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish
mid-division until weakened over 3f out
led, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, soon headed and no extra
slowly into stride, mid-division, chased leaders 6f out, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway 2f out, staying on when short of room inside final furlong, one pace afterwards
took keen hold in touch, chased leaders 2f out, unable to challenge, stayed on one pace
keen, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
steadied start, held up towards rear, never near leaders, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
behind, headway and in touch 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
always behind
War Of The Roses beat little last week but should still make his presence felt here, however Diktatorship's overall form looks stronger and he gets the verdict ahead of Bollywood and Ming Vase. They all have a similar poor rating but at least the selection does have a recent victory under his belt. He was successful in a banded race at Wolverhampton in January and has since taken on better opposition. Back in this class seven company he should be capable of a big run. Bollywood is returning from a bit of a break but has claims on the pick of last year's form. The same apples to Ming Vase, the winner of a Nottingham selling handicap last season. The six pound penalty may stop War Of The Roses following up and so we return to Diktatorship as our tentative choice.
Big Ralph 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, outpaced final 2f, 5th of 8, 10l behind Lopinot (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan.
Chalice Welcome 11-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, not paced to challenge and one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Weet Yer Tern (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Diktatorship (IRE) 33-1 (7-10) Led to 10f out, pressed leader, regained lead 5f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly, 10th of 14, 12l behind Newnham (9-7) at Lingfield 2m app hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Kilmeena Magic 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden when hung badly over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 6l behind Comeintothespace (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Savoy Chapel 4-1fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out weakened inside last, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind War of The Roses (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Simplified 8-1 (8-9) Held up, hard ridden and headway over 1f out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Smoothie (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Tetrode (USA) 40-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon hung right and weakened, 7th of 11, 12l behind Canadian Danehill (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Zando 16-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 6l behind Fuel Cell (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
