behind, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders over 3f
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, clear approaching final furlong, ran on well
behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, headway and edged left over 2f out, weakened just over 1f out
outpaced in mid-division, ridden halfway, soon no impression
chased leaders over 3f
behind, outpaced halfway, never a factor
in rear, stayed on well over 1f out, no chance with winner
behind, soon outpaced, never a factor
Withdrawn
Savile's Delight, Kennington and Egyptian Lord make most appeal here and the vote goes to Savile's Delight. The selection won in convincing fashion earlier in the week over this course and distance and on the evidence of that run he looks capable of defying a penalty. Kennington is the obvious alternative as he ran a sound race in defeat when chasing home our selection here, and although Savile's Delight looks to have progressed from that, on these terms Kennington has an obvious chance of turning the tables. Egyptian Lord looks held by our selection on his run last time out and although he remains well handicapped, he was a beaten favourite last time and he looks far from reliable. Maiden Investor has had a few chances now and is proving expensive to follow, so we will take her on and today and side with Savile's Delight as our pick.
Savile's Delight (IRE) 11-4 (8-6) Soon outpaced and pushed along, headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 5f hcap (5) std beating Spoof Master (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Jilly Why (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Broke well, steadied into mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 10th of 12, 5l behind Figaro Flyer (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Brut 9-4jt-fav (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf in Nov beating Guto (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Garlogs 15-8fav (8-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind By The Edge (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Union Jack Jackson (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Chased leaders over 1f, soon behind, eased, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Savile's Delight (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Umpa Loompa (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led until halfway, soon weakened, last of 9, 10l behind Grand Palace (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Stir Crazy (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) In rear, never dangerous, 12th of 17, 10l behind Hawridge Miss (8-11) at Bath 6f app hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Kennington 6-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Savile's Delight (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Astorygoeswithit 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 11l behind Savile's Delight (8-6) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) std.
Bungie 50-1 (8-1) Went sharply right and left start and slowly away, always behind, last of 13, 20l behind By The Edge (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Limonia (GER) 16-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway halfway, one pace, 7th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Registrar (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gf in Nov.
Tombalina 100-1 (8-0) Chased leaders to halfway, 12th of 13, 16l behind She's Our Beauty (8-4) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gs in Jul.
Egyptian Lord 11-10fav (8-12) Reared start, joined leaders after 2f, every chance well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Savile's Delight (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Maiden Investor 9-2 (8-10) Started very slowly, always well behind, last of 9, 19l behind Alexander Huricane (8-9) at W'hampton 5f hcap (6) pol.
