mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no impression
led, headed well over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong
raced keenly, held up mid-division on outside, headway to track leaders 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead when edged left well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, challenged and every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
The last race on the card should be between LAURELDEANS BEST, Provost and Sea Land with the vote going to the Fahey runner. The selection is not one of confidence but the race should be run to suit. The Fahey horse has been very consistent over the last two years and with a very good five pound claimer in the plate, he should go very close especially with the yard in blistering early season form. Mick Eatserby's Provost enters calculations after his determined victory three weeks ago. He has a shout but there is a good chance the race won't be run to suit. James Sullivan's mount usually likes to come from the back off a strong pace but in this 9 runner field, he will hardly get the pace he wants. Sea Land has a squeak after returning to form on the opening day of the flat season but he may just be in the grip of the handicapper. The betting should be monitored with Captain Imperial as he has tumbled down the weights over the past year. He hasn't been void of ability in his last two starts and would be interesting with a market move. The prize should go to Laureldeans Best.
Zaplamation (IRE) 5-1fav (10-2) Took keen hold, in touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Redcar 1m 2f lady am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct beating Follow The Sun (10-0) by 1l, 15 ran.
Laureldeans Best (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Well Of Echoes (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-58) (6) pol in Mar.
Cold Quest (USA) 40-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened and eased, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Ishiadancer (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Provost 14-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar beating Barodine (9-1) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cigalas 33-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Shy Glance (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Red Skipper (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Bosamcliff (9-2) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Loyal Knight (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Prominent, caught wide on 1st turn, chased leader over 6f out, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 12, 32l behind By Command (10-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f am hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Captain Imperial (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden halfway, some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 7l behind Bold Diva (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Mar.
Sea Land (FR) 50-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Blue Spinnaker (10-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gs in Mar.
