behind, hard ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride and always behind
slowly into stride, recovered to lead after 1f, headed over 3f out, chased leaders, regained lead well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, headed post
not clear run over 1f out, and squeezed through over 1f out, soon ridden and no danger after
behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led on line
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in touch, outpaced over 2f out, came wide into straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
with leaders, led over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
in touch on inside, one pace when badly hampered on rail inside final furlong, not recover
First-time headgear might help WEET IN NERJA get home in front here and we'll side with the gelding to get the better of Valdemar. The selection remains a maiden after nine starts, but he has run some good races in defeat and is competitive from his current mark of 58. He acts well over course and distance, has a plumb draw against the inside rail, and first-time blinkers are hopefully the thing that can tip the scales in his favour. Valdemar was a winner last time over a similar trip at Kempton and has gone up 2lbs as a result. That will allow him to be competitive once again, though he does look opposable on this slower surface. Rocket Ruby has been progressing steadily for Derek Shaw and was a staying on runner-up at Kempton last time. This trip looks ideal and in an open race she would not be a shock winner. Elsie Jo drops back in trip, having twice run well over 7f of late. She didn't quite see it out last time and so this is well worth a try, especially given the slower conditions. Monte Mayor Eagle won a Southwell seller over this trip and was not disgraced from a 10lbs higher mark in a handicap last time, so now she is dropped 2lbs she can get very competitive. In an open heat Weet In Nerja is the suggestion.
Dalepak Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 9l behind Khor Dubai (9-8) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Twos And Eights (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Slowly away, took keen hold, held up in rear, never a factor, last of 10, 9l behind Ray of Joy (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Weet In Nerja 5-1 (8-13) Behind, headway and hung life over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd last stride, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Deckchair (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Villaruz (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Behind, mid-division, one pace final 2f, never nearer, 7th of 13, 4l behind Just Timmy Marcus (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Monte Mayor Eagle 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, driven 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Kingaroo (8-2) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Baby Josr 25-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden 3f out, beaten when hung left 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, 12th of 14, 18l behind Arushore (8-10) at Brighton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Elsie Jo (IRE) 5-4fav (8-9) Pulled hard, soon led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Sarasota Sunshine (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Private Passion (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Keen, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 3l behind Green Agenda (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Rocket Ruby 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden on outside 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Private Passion (8-8) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Valdemar 7-1 (8-13) Bumped start, raced freely, slight lead, headed over 1f out, rallied under strong pressure as leader idled well inside final furlong, led last stride, won at Kempton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Lovely Steps (8-12) by a hd, 7 ran.
Perfect Honour (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Led early, tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 7l behind Foreign Investment (8-7) at W'hampton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Feb.
Missed Mondays 10-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 10l behind Foreign Investment (8-7) at W'hampton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Feb.
Ridgeway Silver 17-2 (8-3) Held up in touch, kept on final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Gone Hunting (8-10) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
