close up, lost place 6f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead near finish
in touch, headway 4f out, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
keen towards rear, headway 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
dwelt in rear, some headway on outer 3f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
keen held up, headway over 3f out, effort on inside over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed near finish
held up, headway to track leader over 8f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up, dropped to rear 8f out, behind when eased over 1f out
dwelt mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leader until over 8f out, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 4f out, weakened 1f out
Scribe has been in good form over further and won over the 2m trip here last week. Honest Strike also scored over the same distance at Lingfield last time and both of the above carry a penalty. One victory in 45 starts tempers enthusiasm for Layla's Boy though he did finish ahead of Crimson Monarch and Rubi Dia when third over 1m4f on his latest start. MR PLOD has recent form over track and trip with a second to The Blue Dog last month. Leading apprentice, Robert Tart, takes 5lb off his back today and that could give John Jenkins' charge the edge in this.
Scribe (IRE) 7-4fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, headway before 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, won at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Simple Jim (8-6) by 6l, 8 ran.
Redoute Star (AUS) 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Rock Song (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Layla's Boy 10-1 (8-13) Held up, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure to go 3rd final strides, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Mazij (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Honest Strike (USA) 8-1 (9-2) Dropped out start, held up in rear, shaken up 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish, readily, won at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Rollin 'n Tumblin (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Mr Plod 11-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, switched right to challenge over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind The Blue Dog (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Rubi Dia 12-1 (9-3) In touch, headway on outer to join leader over 5f out, ridden 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, last of 9, 14l behind Mazij (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Fire In Babylon (IRE) 9-2fav (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along in last over 4f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 5l behind Midnight Sequel (8-13) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Feb.
Crimson Monarch (USA) 7-2 (8-10) Steadied and switched left start, always in rear, 7th of 9, 8l behind Mazij (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Bit Windy 25-1 (9-6) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 34l behind Glenreef (8-0) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Mar.
Highway Warrior 25-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway final furlong, no threat, 8th of 13, 6l behind Thane Of Cawdor (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Petersboden 6-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, edged left and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Irene Kennet (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Rajeh (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Corn Maiden (8-5) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
