led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no chance with winner when lost 2nd 1f out
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon held up in touch, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, no impression
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced
chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear well over 1f out, ran on well, easily
raced wide, outpaced towards rear, one pace and no impression when hung left over 2f out
in touch, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden and went 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Angle Of Attack now looks a leading player after a decisive win last time, but preference in the opener is for TOP FLIGHT SPLASH, albeit tentative. The Geraldine Rees-trained selection has just one career win to her name, which came over course and distance from a mark 1lb lower than today's 50. Her other two best efforts came on this surface over this trip and also 7f, both from higher marks than today's, so she clearly has the ability at this lowly level. The return to 6f for the first time on the Fibresand since last May looks a positive one, and she acts in the visor, so we will side with her. Alan Brown's Angle Of Attack slipped markedly in the weights before winning by more than three lengths in a first-time visor over course and distance last time out and now carries a penalty. The manner of victory would suggest he can follow-up, but consistency is not his strong suit and the headgear won't necessarily be a positive. Cheshire Rose would have a good chance if able to produce her best on this surface, but previous efforts suggest that is doubtful, especially over this trip, so we'll oppose. Admiral Bond acts on the surface but has won just one from 24 career starts, and even though he has been given a bit of daylight by the handicapper he might still come up short. Being by Captain Rio there is a strong chance that Brazilian Brush will act here, and he is interesting in first-time blinkers if there is market support, but we will side with Top Flight Splash.
Angle of Attack (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on well, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs in Dec beating Tag Team (8-6) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bertbrand 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, chased leaders halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 11, 5l behind Hard Ball (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Divertimenti (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon went 3rd, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Pocket's Pick (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Top Flight Splash 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 8th of 11, 8l behind Hard Ball (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Gracie's Games 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, last of 12, 25l behind Kielty's Folly (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Brazilian Brush (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) With leader, ridden 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Peopleton Brook (9-4) at Lingfield 6f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Fulford 33-1 (8-4) Raced wide, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Danum Dancer (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Tango Step (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Elusive Warrior (9-9) at Southwell 7f sell stks (6) fbs.
Cheshire Rose 33-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 9th of 11, 15l behind Decider (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f sell stks (6) pol in Nov.
Berrymead 20-1 (8-9) Reared start, slowly away, in rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, 8l behind Pocket's Pick (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Admiral Bond (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Dwelt, behind, ridden and stayed on towards finish, never nearer, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mr Funshine (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
