chased leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, led close home
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
went right start, in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
bumped start, chased leader, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden well over 1f out, caught close home
behind, never dangerous
slowly into stride, pushed along to chase leaders, kept on same pace
slowly away, soon well behind
in touch, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Orpen's Art was a little unlucky at Kempton on Wednesday night and he is sure to have his supporters here, but the draw has done him no favours and we will instead opt for Whitcombe Flyer ahead of Regal Veil. The selection remains a maiden but he was well-backed and then ran an eyecatching race at Kempton last time when third behind Talamahan. He looks worth another chance and he gets our vote. Orpen's Art was slowly away at Kempton last time but did pick-up well to take third. He is a colt in good form but he will need plenty of luck to score from stall 11. A similar comment would apply to Regal Veil who has been drawn out in the car park. Miss Bronte looks the best of those with a low draw, but we prefer the claims of Whitcombe Flyer who caught the eye last time out.
Upstanding 5-1 (8-9) With leader, led well over 1f out, driven out, won at W'hampton 5f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb beating Jalons Bridewell (9-3) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Kamal 9-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, keen hold, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 3l behind Note Perfect (8-7) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Thomas Malory (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 11, 13l behind What Katie Did (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo clm (6) pol in Oct.
Miss Bronte 10-1 (8-7) Raced keenly, tracked leader to 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 7l behind Chivola (8-12) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Bellas Chicas (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 14l behind Resounding Glory (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Honest Value (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, effort to press leader 2f out, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 7, 8l behind Prime Factor (8-11) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Feb.
Whitcombe Flyer (USA) 7-2 (8-11) In rear, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Talamahana (8-9) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Rightcar Hull (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened 2f out and eased, last of 6, 15l behind Bahamian Lad (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Little Finch (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Pressed leader, led narrowly just over 1f out, headed when outpaced by winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Wynberg (8-8) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Jastaanhi 16-1 (8-0) Led, headed halfway, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Mac Dalia (8-10) at Southwell 5f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Feb.
Planet Paradise (IRE) 25-1 (7-11) Took keen hold, settled in rear, ridden, outpaced 2f out, no chance with leaders over 1f out, last of 5, 8l behind Silca Destination (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) pol in Feb.
Orpen's Art (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Awkward leaving stalls, towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, closed on leaders near finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Wee Buns (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Regal Veil 9-2 (8-5) Disputed lead, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Talamahana (8-9) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
