steadied start, held up, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up, ridden, headway halfway, chased winner over 1f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, ridden halfway, headway approaching final furlong, kept on
soon pushed along in rear, outpaced
led, ridden, headed over 2f out, no extra
This feature handicap has a very tricky look to it and we will take a chance with the progressive Stonecrabstomorrow, Prettilini and Ockums Razor will be no pushovers. Paul Cole's colt came good on his fourth outing following some promising efforts. He was backed as if defeat was out of the question and he duly obliged, beating Princess Society at Lingfield with the minimum of fuss. He looks on a fair mark for his handicap debut and could be the best option. Prettilini was most impressive when beating Diktalex last week and could still be ahead of the handicapper. Meanwhile Ockums Razor got the better of some decent opponents at Wolverhampton last time. This is a stronger event he does appear to be on the upgrade and can take a hand in the finish. Of the others Outlook can also take a hand in the finish, but our idea of the winner is Stonecrabstomorrow.
Memphis Man 33-1 (9-3) Slowly away, outpaced in rear, never near leaders, 5th of 7, 9l behind Kingsgate Prince (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Ockums Razor (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, readily, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb beating Royal Embrace (8-4) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Stonecrabstomorrow (IRE) 4-6fav (8-9) Prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb beating Princess Society (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Ludovico 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 5f out, ridden when headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Donna Giovanna (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Prettilini 9-4fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ran on to lead entering final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Southwell 6f 3yo clm (6) fbs in Feb beating Diktalex (8-5) by 2l, 9 ran.
Outlook 4-1 (8-12) With leader, led well over 2f out, ridden clear well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo clm (5) pol in Feb beating Kokila (8-3) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ohana 15-8fav (9-3) Led, headed and ridden well over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 9l behind Outlook (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo clm (5) pol in Feb.
Glenbuck (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led half way, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Mambo Sun (8-12) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
