mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
raced wide, held up, ridden 4f out, effort 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
raced wide, held up, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
chased leaders, effort approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ridden out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, headway on outside 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
slowly away, lost at least 6 lengths at start, always in rear
tracked leader, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra inside final furlong
keen, raced mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led 7f, weakened 2f out
close up, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on
prominent, pulled hard, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
In the opener, Our Kes is selected ahead of Orpen Wide. Our Kes looked to be rejuvenated when winning at Wolverhampton last time and, with connections keen to strike while the iron is hot, can go well again. Orpen Wide gets a good mention as he is now closing in on a winning Wolverhampton mark. Birthday Star has proven competitive from his current mark but over further as a rule, and Irish raider Moving Target is one to monitor in the betting, while Voice Mail put in a fair effort here last time and Revolve comes here seeking a straight hat-trick of wins, although he steps up in grade today. Once again, then, the selection is Our Kes.
Birthday Star (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Always in rear, never nearer, 10th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Siena Star (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Golden Alchemist 14-1 (9-0) Held up, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 12l behind Luckylover (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Ellesappelle 8-1 (8-8) Fly jumped leaving stalls, always in rear, 9th of 13, 13l behind Holiday Cocktail (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol.
Play Up Pompey 6-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, wide edged left and headway approaching 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Siena Star (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Our Kes (IRE) 2-1fav (8-10) Took keen hold in mid-division, switched right, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb beating Hits Only Cash (8-10) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Music Celebre (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, 10th of 13, 7l behind Tous Les Deux (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Moving Target (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden 4f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 7l behind Caucasienne (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Orpen Quest (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, 11th of 15, 9l behind Primeshade Promise (8-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sept.
Revolve 9-4fav (9-12) Made all, ridden 2f out, just held on, won at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec beating Wood Fern (9-5) by a shd, 10 ran.
Executive Paddy (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders after 2f, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out, 9th of 10, 5l behind Cativo Cavallino (7-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Atticus Trophies (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, headed 3f out, weakened final 2f, 9th of 12, 8l behind Samarinda (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Shaheer (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating King of Knight (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Voice Mail 8-1 (8-5) Held up, headway over 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mon Petite Amour (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Expected Bonus (USA) 11-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place 5f out, 11th of 12, 14l behind Mon Petite Amour (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
