chased leaders on outer, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, all out
held up mid-division, ridden and stayed on over 1f out, not reach leaders
started slowly, towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, gaining close home
held up behind, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, gaining towards finish
rider lost irons leaving stalls, not recover, unable to persevere
pressed leader, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
prominent, ridden to challenge 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, stayed on well, gaining close home
always behind
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and not paced to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
led until headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong
steadied at start, always behind
Nonrunner
In a tricky race, we will opt for Awitesweetheart ahead of Native Title and Devon Flame. There is no doubt that the the speedy Awitesweetheart starts the season on an interesting mark and holds Fisberry on their meeting last season. The same can be said of Malapropism, when linked to the former point made. Native Title holds claims if sustaining the form of his Kempton win, judged on last summer's better efforts, while the speedy Devon Flame is also edging back towards a winning mark. There is no doubt that Whistler can win from his current rating, and No Time showed a glimmer in terms of future hope last time. Yarmouth winner Silevr Dane needs another step up from his revised mark, but at least he is in form, while Dancing Mystery seems better on the all-weather. Once again, though, the choice is Awitesweetheart.
Auwitesweetheart 33-1 (8-6) Hung left from over 1f out, always mid-division, 8th of 13, 7l behind Mutamared (9-3) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Malapropism 14-1 (8-1) Led to 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 7th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Qadar (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcap (2) pol in Mar.
Fisberry 11-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride and held up far side, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 12th of 14, 7l behind Ocean Gift (8-13) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Native Title 9-2 (8-6) Steadied start, headway over 1f out, strong run to lead near finish, won at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar beating Lindbergh (8-13) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Danzig River (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Mid-divsion, ridden 2f out, weakend final furlong, 18th of 20, 11l behind Sir Nod (8-7) at York 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Quality Street 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 8, 5l behind Kallista's Pride (7-11) at Folkestone 5f fll hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Devon Flame 14-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakening when not much room 1f out, 13th of 19, 7l behind Presto Shinko (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Whistler 25-1 (9-1) In touch for 2f, soon lost place and behind, 9th of 10, 21l behind Wessex (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Almaty Express (8-8) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Kempsey 9-1 (8-5) Chased leaders on inner until weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 6l behind Native Title (8-6) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Dancing Mystery 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Qadar (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcap (2) pol in Mar.
Mountain Pass (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Almaty Express (8-8) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
No Time (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, never a factor, 9th of 12, 5l behind Native Title (8-6) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Silver Dane (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Mar beating Canadian Danehill (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
