tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, effort on inner, not much room over 1f out, no impression
tracked leader, led on bit over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, clear inside final furlong
tracked leaders, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace
held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner near finish, no impression
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, faded final furlong
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led early, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no extra towards finish
slowly into stride, held up in rear, stayed on strongly final furlong, nearest at finish
Daniel Thomas can win this with Provost, Inside Story and Bailieborough all players. The selection had looked to have lost his way but all credit to connections for their perseverance as the gelding put up a solid performance at Lingfield at the beginning of the month. He is yet to win on the turf but he is at least in form when many aren't. Provost paid the penalty for an emphatic win in a Yarmouth maiden last year. The handicapper finally appears on the relent. Inside Story has kept counsel in claimers over the winter. He is capable although not a particularly easy ride. Bailieborough has recently left the yard of Noel Wilson but is yet to capture his best. That said, he has few issues on today's prevailing ground. Emerald Isle makes a first journey into handicap company. Bright Sun is also proven on the surface. Roman History invariably pops up occasionally at big odds. He didn't suggest that anything was too likely last week at Newcastle. A number of these horses have it to prove today and with winning form on the board this season, Daniel Thomas is likely to have plenty of supporters.
Provost 50-1 (8-5) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 14l behind Yes One (8-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Emirate Isle 50-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 5l behind Tawzeea (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Daniel Thomas (IRE) 10-3 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 2f out, strong run on outside final furlong, led near finish, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Jill Dawson (8-8) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Inside Story (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 18, 20l behind The Osteopath (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Bailieborough (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) In touch until weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 17l behind Birkside (9-1) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bright Sun (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Raced keenly in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 17, 18l behind Dechiper (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf.
Take To The Skies (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 14, 15l behind Linda's Colin (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Roman History (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 17, 16l behind Dechiper (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf.
Betteras Bertie 33-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 12l behind Cherri Fosfate (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) gs in Sept.
