prominent, ridden over 2f, edged left over 1f, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, led over 4f, ridden over 2f, kept on strongly final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 3f, ridden and every chance over 1f, stayed on same pace
towards rear, pushed along over 3f, effort over 2f, never near to challenge
led, headed over 4f, ridden over 2f, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway and hung left over 2f, ridden and one-pace final furlong
towards rear, effort over 2f, no impression
dwelt, raced keenly, hung right and not much room over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 2f, every chance over 1f, no extra
Port St Charles was a brave second last time out after winning in Class D company earlier last month. However, he looked as if he was in the handicapper's grip on his last run and he may struggled to concede weight all around, despite his jockey's 5lb claim. Dil is form a yard that is beginning to hit top form. He won well over course and distance last time out and although he was penalised for that victory, he is still well-weighted on his best form of last season. The Best Yet ended last season with victory at Wolverhamtpon. The gelding from the Newcombe yard is the one of the least exposed in the field. He could go well at a fair price with the draw in his favour, if he is fully wound-up for this his season bow. Grandma Lily is a former inmate of the Sir Mark Prescott yard. However, the filly has shown improved form for a change of stable and she was a good third last time out. But she always stays on strongly at the end of her races and although she has won over the trip, she may be seen to better effect over a longer distance. On The Trail won a seller here in December, but has since struggled in handicap company. The remainder are out of form and need to improve significantly the trouble the judge.
