Foxy Boy scored in this lowly grade at Wolverhampton last time but had done all his winning so far over the minimum trip. DODGY BOB makes more appeal over today’s distance having gone close the last twice and dropping down in class today. I Am Dandy won over 7f here on his penultimate outing but that’s his only success in 18 attempts but Sovereign State could bounce back to form at any time as he tumbles further down the weights.
Foxy Boy 13-2 (9-4) Chased leader, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (7) pol in Jan beating Fuel Injection (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Dream Ally (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 9 3/4l behind Pearl Acclaim (9-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
I Am Dandy (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Betty Grable (8-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Mr Potter 20-1 (9-7) Soon tracking leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Elliot The Dragon (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (7) pol in Jan.
French 11-2 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden inside final 2f, never involved, 10th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Astrophysics (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Star Cracker (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, no impression after, 9th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Archimedes (9-5) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Henrietta's Dream 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, lost place over 2f out, soon hampered and well behind, last of 11, 19 1/4l behind Amor Fati (8-9) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Quick Monet (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 28 1/4l behind Candesta (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Gunnabedun (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Held up, effort stands side 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Scandinavian Lady (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Melo Pearl 50-1 (8-2) Keen led early, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered approaching final furlong, last of 14, 19 1/4l behind Korcho (9-9) at Kempton 1m (6) pol in Sep.
Ice Bullet (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on same pace from 2f out, 14th of 19, 20 1/4l behind Third Of March (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Sovereign State 12-1 (9-11) Took keen hold, held up, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Magicinthemaking (9-11) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Dodgy Bob 10-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on to regain lead towards finish, caught post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Indian Affair (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Ideal Spirit 40-1 (8-11) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Dandy Highwayman (9-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
