chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and no extra final furlong
hampered start, always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead near finish
chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f
led, ridden over 2f out, hard driven and headed near finish
always in rear
went left start, always behind
with leader, ridden over 3f out, soon driven and weakened
in rear, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders
in rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final 2f
In this poor contest it seems silly to makes things harder for ourselves when looking for a winner so we won't ignore the obvious chances of TENDER PROCESS with Ballycroy Boy and Kingsmaite the next best. Not only is Tender Process the highest rated of these but is also chasing a hat-trick. The previous two victories came in a handicap and a seller and a good performance from Boss Hogg earlier in the card can add credentials to the selections form. Ballycroy Boy is running well in events like this while his handicap rating remains high. He's a course and distance winner but looks to have something to find to beat the pick. Kingsmaite hasn't won at this course since the summer but won at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start, form which has him placed in the consideration category. Head To Head's last victory came over course and distance three starts ago but he has more to do this time but is performing well but Tender Process has everything in his favour.
Head To Head (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Hollow Jo (9-5) at Kempton 5f hcp (6) pol.
Kingsmaite 15-2 (8-11) Chased leader, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Obe Royal (8-12) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Tender Process (IRE) 7-4fav (8-7) In touch, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs beating Charlotte Grey (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Ballycroy Boy (IRE) 9-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Obe Royal (8-12) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Charmel's Lad 40-1 (8-13) Went left start, in touch, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Back In The Red (8-13) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Jan.
Cleveland 15-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon driven and weakened, 6th of 8, 15l behind Tender Process (8-7) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs.
Eastfields Lad 250-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 14l behind Boss Hog (9-8) at Southwell 7f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Fiuntas (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Soon led on outside, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened 1f out, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Langham House (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec.
Hamaasy 11-2 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Obe Royal (8-12) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Kinout (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) With leader, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 25l behind Jordi Roper (8-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Soba Jones 12-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 18l behind Cape of Storms (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs.
Wiltshire (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Smirfys Systems (9-3) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
