chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
awkward start, mid-division, never near leaders
tracked winner, challenged 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and lost 3 places
awkward start and slowly into stride, raced wide in rear, ridden halfway, short lived effort 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on towards finish, just failed
broke smartly, soon led and crossed to stand side rail, ridden and joined 1f out, all out, just held on
dwelt, always in rear
outpaced, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden halfway, headway approaching final furlong, ran on
mid-division, headway on outer 2f out, ran on final furlong
dwelt in rear, effort over 1f out, not troubled leaders
Young Shane Kelly should get a tune out of recent Southwell winner Lucky Art though his mount is much better handicapped on the all-weather. Julie Burke is one of the more experienced riders here and her mount Sandwith is very consistent though 9lb higher than when last winning at Musselburgh in September. Declan Carroll has his horses in good form and CHOC'A'MOCA looks just the type for this despite having won only once. His young rider can claim the full allowance here and his mount can take advantage at a decent price. Rosie Jessop has won on Angelo Poliziano in the past and her experience should allow Ann Duffield's charge to get competitive. Babyshambles hasn't won for almost two years but is now on a fair mark and is another to consider.
Steelcut 17-2 (8-11) Raced wide close up, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Sir Nod (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Nomoreblondes 22-1 (8-10) Chased leader stands side trio, switched far side over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Lucky Numbers (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Angelo Poliziano 3-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, switched right over 1f out, not much room soon after and hampered inside final furlong, stayed on after, not pace to threaten leaders, 4th of 6, 2l behind Grudge (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Sandwith 7-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden approaching final furlong, soon every chance, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 9, nk behind Grissom (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Pearly Wey 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace when not much room inside final furlong, no extra, 8th of 11, 6l behind Annes Rocket (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Fashion Icon (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, soon eased, 11th of 15, 10l behind Ballarina (8-5) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gd in Mar.
Lucky Art (USA) 12-1 (8-4) Made all, ridden 2f out, pressed throughout final furlong, held on gamely, won at Southwell 5f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Mar beating Bertbrand (8-7) by ns, 14 ran.
Ya Boy Sir (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Reared start and slowly away, in rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Dancing Freddy (9-7) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
Baybshambles (IRE) 22-1 (8-5) Held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 13, 5l behind Ginger Ted (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Choc'a'moca (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 7l behind Sharp Shoes (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-55 (6) hvy in Nov.
Boy The Bell 16-1 (10-11) In rear, not trouble leaders, 8th of 13, 9l behind Lethal (10-9) at Wolverhampton 6f am hcp 0-55 (6) pol in Jan.
Sea Crest 20-1 (8-9) Went right start, always struggling in rear, 8th of 12, 10l behind Darcy's Pride (8-9) at Southwell 6f app hcp 0-55 (6) fbs in Oct.
