held up mid-division, headway well over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leader, led well over 1f out, ran on well
held up, headway over 1f out, soon one pace
held up, headway over 1f out, soon no impression
slowly away, soon in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra
dwelt, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
pulled hard in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace
always behind
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra final furlong
soon led, headed well over 1f out, gradually faded
Buzzin'Boyzee gets a tentative vote over Nikki Bea, with Grey Boy and Writ also worth a mention. This moderate claimer does not throw up any enticing betting opportunities, but Buzzin'Boyzee has been placed on each of her last two starts at Wolverhampton, and this longer trip gives her a good opportunity to gain a third all-weather victory. She showed signs of returning to form in similar company to this the time before last, and again shaped with promise in a class 6 handicap last time out. The David Evans-trained filly has as good a chance as any and gets the nod. Nikki Bea was beaten in a blanket finish here last time, but that was in a seller, and she needs to improve a bit to consider backing. Grey Boy is worth considering though, as his last win came in a class 3 handicap at Ripon last summer, and since then he has tackled better opposition than this on the all-weather. He has not been in the best of form though, and although it would be no surprise if he were to bounce back, he is worth opposing. Writ has been plying his trade at Wolverhampton and in the main has been in good form, but he needs to be forgiven for his flop last time. They appear to be the main contenders, with just the smallest of votes going to Buzzin' Boyzee.
Raza Cab (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inner, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 17l behind Hits Only Heaven (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Writ (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Prominent, driven along over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 10l behind Ektimaal (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Grimes Faith 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division, lost place over 5f out, some headway when not clear run and switched right inside final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 4l behind Ektimaal (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Gifted Gamble 9-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace entering final furlong, faded towards finish, 6th of 11, 4l behind Ektimaal (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Grey Boy (GER) 7-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Bold Diktator (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Homebred Star 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, no progress from 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 7l behind Simplified (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Buzzin'boyzee (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Mister Benji (8-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Emma Gee 66-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 15th of 22, well behind Crocodiles Rock (11-4) at Newbury 2m nhf (4) sft in Dec (N.Hunt).
Grandos (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Always behind, driven along and struggling 4f out, 12th of 13, 41l behind Looker (8-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f clm (5) gs in Sept.
Nikki Bea (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, nk behind Ellesappelle (9-3) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Feb.
Dolly 33-1 (9-0) Led to 3f out, chased winner until weakened quickly over 1f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Deneuve (8-11) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
