in touch, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, just held on
held up, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, just held
in touch, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong
tracked leader and keen, ridden 2f out, driven and no extra final furlong
stumbled start, soon led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
Nonrunner
A heady mix of winning but inconsistent characters so we side with EDAS though Mustajed and Boundless Prospect are sure to have their followers. John Quinn's charge has proved reluctant on more than one occasion but he was visually impressive at Southwell on his latest outing and a repeat of that under a 6lb penalty can suffice. Mustajed was unquestionably much better than any of his rivals a couple of seasons ago. A spell of poor form led to his dropping down the handicap and he won an amateur riders event at Lingfield in some style last week. He now needs to prove that he can act at Southwell. Boundless Prospect wins in his turn and seemed to appreciate a step up in trip to 1m4f at Wolverhampton. Today's 1m3f will test all his reserves of stamina. Onemoreandstay makes a debut for Michael Squance having previously landed a maiden at the track for another trainer. Eseej was slightly disappointing last week but could be capable of better. Mambo Sun was a consistent sort over a mile for Paul Blockley though doesn't necessarily appeal over today's trip. Jackie Kiely has had his moments of glory around here but was given a welcome winter break following two below par runs in the late autumn. Not a race to have the housekeeping on and Edas is taken to follow up his recent success.
Mustajed 9-2co-fav (10-13) Slowly into stride, soon close up, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (5) pol in Jan beating Dundry (11-2) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Boundless Prospect (USA) 7-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well to lead towards finish, won at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Jan beating Quince (9-13) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Edas 5-1 (8-13) Held up behind leaders, led 3f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Jan beating Dancing Lyra (9-3) by 4l, 9 ran.
Onemoreandstay 11-2 (8-12) In touch, chased leaders over 4f out, led 1f out, driven out, won at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan beating Ibrox (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Eseej (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Led until headed 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Imperial Harry (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Mambo Sun 5-1 (9-5) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 12, hd behind Formidable Guest (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Jackie Kiely 9-1 (9-4) Held up, pushed along over 3f out, edged right and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 11, 10l behind Turban Heights (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Gunnadoit (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 13l behind Tripod Molly (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jun.
