led early, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up in mid-division, tracked leaders over 4f out, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
soon led, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, led and edged right inside final furlong, kept on well
held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
awkward from stalls, in rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
POPPY GREGG has looked rejuvenated since returning from a break and to racing on the level and we'll give her the vote in a weak two mile handicap with the unexposed Happy Fleet also given claims along with M'Lady Rosseur. A generally moderate type in both codes the selection has found these sorts of races much to her liking since returning to life on the level three starts ago. She missed out by less than a length at Kempton last time so off the same mark she has every chance if taking to the surface. Happy Fleet is unexposed in this sphere and actually finished just ahead of the pick last time out. She too should go well again under the same burden and if she can improve she might take all the beating. M'Lady Rossuer is only a couple of pounds heavier than when in front two starts ago. She's the only one to carry recent winning from in the contest and on that she is given a chance. Jezza is consistent and should run up to form again so is a live contender while if Torina is at her best she should also show up in the shake-up. It's a competitive contest but Poppy Greg has been running well and is given the vote.
Bugsy's Boy 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Alsadaa (9-12) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Estate 8-1 (9-8) Held up, in touch, hard driven over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 9, 5l behind Augustus John (10-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Smarties Party 7-1 (9-4) In rear, good headway on outer over 3f out, switched inside over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, every chance 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Broughtons Point (8-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Torina (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Mid-division, driven along over 4f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Dazzling Begum (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Tabaran (FR) 33-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened rapidly, soon eased, 14th of 15, 41l behind Inchpast (9-4) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
M'lady Rousseur (IRE) 3-1fav (8-10) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Kristallo (9-0) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Bold Adventure 6-1 (9-4) Held up, in rear, ridden and appeared to be struggling 4f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 13, 7l behind Delorain (8-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Poppy Gregg 15-2 (8-3) Slowly away, well in rear, plenty to do 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 3rd close home, not reached leaders, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Coda Agency (9-9) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Transfered (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Pulled hard led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 12, 14l behind King Red (9-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Happy Fleet 11-1 (9-4) In touch, headway to press winner 2f out, soon every chance, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Coda Agency (9-9) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Jezza 7-2fav (8-9) Held up, in rear, pulled hard, headway after 1f, soon prominent, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Jiggalong (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Feb.
