held up behind leaders, ridden along over 4f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
led, headed halfway, remained in touch, regained lead over 4f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden along over 6f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden along, headway over 3f out, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong, held
towards rear, ridden over 5f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders
in touch, led halfway, headed over 4f out, soon behind
mid-division, headway over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, never a factor
always rear division
mid-division, headway over 7f out, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
Hue has been in fine form over the sticks this winter and must be respected, however his flat form from last year is hardly exciting and so preference is for the consistent Haatmey ahead of Grizebeck. The selection has been keeping in trim on the all-weather this winter and Noel Wilson's admirable gelding should appreciate a return to turf. His best runs have come on flat tracks (is a course winner) and with the step up in trip not expected to pose any problems, he gets the vote. He was pipped by Grizebeck at Wolverhampton last time out, but the extra trip may work in his favour today. Kyber steps up in trip today and has won over this far in the past although that was on quicker ground, whilst Hugs Destiny needs respect although he hasn't won over this far since 2006 although to be fair he hasn't tried the trip that often. Young Scotton has been in fair form on the sand in recent months but he has a lot of weight to carry today, whilst Caraman, a useful dual-performer has claims back on the flat. An open race, with Haatmey the one to side with.
Young Scotton 15-2 (9-11) Always prominent, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong but always held by winner, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Rare Coincidence (9-12) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Hue 4-1 (9-3) Held up, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 13l behind Ballet Boy (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Grizebeck (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) Made all, led, hard pressed 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 6f app hcp (6) pol beating Ronsard (8-9) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Caraman (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 24l behind Make Haste (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Kyber 16-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Tonnante (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
Hugs Destiny (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 18l behind Compton Dragon (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct.
Brabazon (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, headway and challenged over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened, last of 14, well behind Danzatrice (11-1) at Musselburgh 1m 5f amt hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Accordello (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Dwelt and towards rear, pushed along and brought wide over 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 8l behind I'll Do It Today (9-5) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Haatmey 9-2 (8-9) Tracked winner, ridden and pressed winner 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra near finish and lost 2nd final strides, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Grizebeck (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Just Waz (USA) 22-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, effort well over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 17l behind Dreams Jewel (8-11) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Malguru 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 39l behind Bollin Felix (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Into Action 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden and kept on approaching final furlong, 7th of 14, 10l behind Diamond Key (8-12) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Kinfayre Boy 200-1 (9-9) Mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon behind, last of 14, well behind Campbells Lad (9-7) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) gs in Jul.
Spellman 25-1 (9-11) In rear, ridden and struggling 5f out, 8th of 12, 37l behind Always Bold (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Sun Quest 16-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, last of 12, 18l behind Dusty Trail (9-7) at Clonmel 1m 2f app clm gf in Sept.
