held up in rear, headway over 1f out, shaken up, never nearer
outpaced and behind, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, hard driven halfway, soon no impression
tracked leader, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, in touch, switched left to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon hung left, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up, mid-division, hung left and weakened over 1f out
held up, in rear, some late headway, never nearer
driven to lead, hard ridden and headed well inside final furlong, no extra
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Monte Major and Rocket Ruby are both in form but there are reasons for taking both on with BEST ONE. There are plenty of front-runners in the line-up which should ensure that this is run at a frenetic pace. That will suit Best One who is best coming off a strong gallop and this consistent gelding still looks fairly handicapped. Bluebok is well-handicapped, Rocket Ruby is unlikely to get an easy lead like last time but shouldn't be underestimated off a 6lb higher mark, whilst Metal Guru will appreciate a return to this surface. Almaty Express has regressed badly, Monte Major's good runs have come in just average claimers and sellers, whilst Wreningham attracted some good support at Lingfield last time but failed to fire. Head To Head and the consistent Pinball need considering, but the vote goes to Best One.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Keen, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Bishopbriggs (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Monte Major (IRE) 15-8fav (8-5) Chased leaders, soon outpaced, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Spic 'n Span (8-12) at Southwell 5f sell stks (6) fbs.
Almaty Express 8-1 (8-12) Hampered start, took keen hold in rear, always behind, 9th of 11, 7l behind Ingleby Star (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Agnes Love 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on well, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Know No Fear (8-11) at Lingfield 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Metal Guru 10-1 (9-3) Always behind, 8th of 9, 15l behind Lujiana (8-6) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Best One 3-1fav (9-2) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold, headway when not much room 1f out, hung left and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Rocket Ruby (8-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Bluebok 20-1 (9-1) Tracked winner until 2f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Bishopbriggs (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Monsieur Reynard 5-1 (10-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Albero Di Giuda (10-5) at Wolverhampton 6f am hcp 0-55 (6) pol.
Head To Head (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened final furlong, last of 9, 6l behind After The Show (8-11) at Lingfield 5f Handicap (0-62) (4yo+) (6) pol in Jan.
Pinball (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Valentino Swing (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Triskaidekaphobia 25-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Meikle Barfil (8-9) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Rocket Ruby 11-2 (8-13) Made virtually all, ticked on over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan beating Steel City Boy (9-4) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Wreningham 10-3fav (8-12) Pulled hard, tracked leader over 4f out, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind Elusive Ronnie (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
