dwelt, in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and carried head high over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, caught post
prominent, led over 4f out until ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead post
chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
pushed along throughout, in rear, staying on when not clear run, clipped heels and unseated rider 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
with leader over 4f out until 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out
dwelt, always in rear
raced wide, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
Withdrawn
Hotchpotch, Midmaar and Mister Elegant form the short list here with the selection being Hotchpotch. Piddies Pride comes here on the back of a reasonable effort, while Blue Knight has taken a nosedive in the ratings but can't be ruled out at this level. Hillbilly Cat's best run of the last nine months came at Claiming level so cannot be ruled out at this grade, while Hotchpotch, Midmaar and Mister Elegant have all earned ratings in the mid-50s and, once again at this level, have to be leading players. In many ways, their form is comparable and, also, betters most of their opponents by a handy margin and, for the selection, we will side with Hotchpotch.
Hotchpotch (USA) 15-2 (8-6) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 6, 4l behind Marmooq (8-10) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol in Mar.
Midmaar (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 4l behind Over To You Bert (8-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Teyaar 14-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 3l behind King of Charm (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Balian 11-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, every chance inside last, no extra final 50 yards, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Piddies Pride (8-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Blue Knight (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, hung left well inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Over To You Bert (8-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Boisdale (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 10l behind Dodaa (9-0) at Southwell 5f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs in Feb.
Mister Elegant 12-1 (8-4) Close up, hampered and lost place halfway, 10th of 13, 14l behind Island Green (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Dolly 66-1 (8-2) Soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened, 7th of 11, 8l behind Writ (9-8) at Lingfield 1m clm (6) pol in Mar.
Sham Ruby 50-1 (8-7) Held up, closer order over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Magic Amour (8-12) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol in Mar.
Bear Essential 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 19l behind Raven Rascal (8-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Shreddy Shrimpster 20-1 (8-11) With leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Dance of Dreams (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Hillbilly Cat (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Held up, kept on to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 12, 2l behind King of Charm (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
