pushed along to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
outpaced behind, ridden, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, held close home
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden, outpaced over 2f out
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, driven out
always behind, outpaced
slowly into stride, chased leaders on outer halfway, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
A typically poor seller where Diktalex should be too good for them, with Titus Wonder and Otis B Driftwood likely to go well and respect given to the highest rated runner Twinned. The selection has been going well in poor company of late and gets another opportunity to grab some prize money here. A six furlong winner at Southwell on his penultimate start, though a beaten favourite last time, he is no cert given the nature of the contest and the fact that he is yet to win at the track, but he is at least running well and has a better chance than most at the weights. Otis B Driftwood was a maiden winner here last year, but has failed to follow up that success even in this grade. Nevertheless the pick of his form entitles him to respect here though it's hard to see him winning. Titus Wonder beat In Fashion a head in a claimer at Southwell last time and if nothing else will have gained some confidence from that success. However, she still has plenty to find with some of these at the weights and a follow up has to be the subject of some doubt. Of the others, Twinned is rated 65 and therefore the best of this lot and he is capable of going well off this mark. However, he seems to fail to see out his races and backing him is clearly a risky proposition, so we will side with the more consistent Diktalex to score.
Otis B Driftwood 15-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Lucayos (8-13) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Diktalex (IRE) Evensfav (8-3) With leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Chickado (9-8) at Southwell 6f sll (6) fbs.
Luloah 13-2 (9-1) Prominent, ridden well over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Lucayos (8-13) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Titus Wonder (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs beating In Fashion (9-0) by a hd, 9 ran.
Spirit of Coniston 14-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 6l behind City For Conquest (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 3yo clm (6) pol in Mar.
Twinned (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Prominent until ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 5l behind Charming Ballet (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Penny Thoughts 25-1 (8-9) Prominent, with leader until ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 14l behind Charming Ballet (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Bowlander 50-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and hung right halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 17l behind Buzzin'boyzee (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol in Mar.
