mid-division, in rear over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
in rear, headway over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, went 4th inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, unable to challenge, kept on
held up in rear, not much room briefly 2f out, never threatened
in touch in mid-division, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, one pace
chased leaders, pushed along to challenge 2f out, led and edged right over 1f out, bumped rival, edged well inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, led 2nd, headed over 1f out, carried right and bumped, continued to press winner, stayed on
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, well beaten from over 1f out
led and soon under stands rail, edged left and headed 3f out, weakened from over 2f out
NonRunner
Global Warning gained his only victory over this track and trip last April but didn't make the expected progress. Antagonize made a successful debut here as a juvenile but finished last in just two starts last year and has been gelded. Fortamour has had his last four starts here, landing a maiden and a handicap over the trip. He's up 5lb but has an obvious chance. MERCHANT OF VENICE completed a hat-trick of all-weather victories early in his career, including over a mile here, and is gradually dropping to a winnable mark so gets the nod. Suitcase 'n' Taxi gained his last four victories on Fibresand at Southwell but Richard Fahey has acquired Tadleel from Ed Dunlop and he's on his lowest-ever mark so is one to keep an eye on.
Wild Hope 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Jalaad (9-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Mogsy (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Led, went clear halfway until over 2f out, headed 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 19, 10 1/4l behind Hafeet Alain (9-0) at York 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Merchant Of Venice 2-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 5th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Trevithick (9-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Queen's Sargent (FR) 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, 11th of 14, 13 1/4l behind My Target (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Global Warning 12-1 (9-6) Behind, headway over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Molivaliente (8-10) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Antagonize 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on rail, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened 2f out, last of 5, 19 3/4l behind Gale Force Maya (8-13) at Carlisle 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Tadleel 12-1 (9-3) Held up behind, driven and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to dispute 2nd inside final furlong, no impression with winner, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Assimilation (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Fortamour (IRE) 15-8 (8-12) Tracked leaders, headway to lead approaching 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Jan beating Asdaa (9-9) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Twin Appeal (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 15th of 19, 16 1/2l behind Hafeet Alain (9-0) at York 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
John Kirkup 11-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Samovar (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Suitcase 'n' Taxi 15-8fav (9-6) Led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Custard The Dragon (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Modakhar (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Keen in touch, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 3/4l behind My Target (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Nov.
