reared start, held up, effort and headway on outside over 1f out, kept on, not reached leading trio
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, edged right approaching final furlong, kept on to lead inside final furlong
tracked leader until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led and pulled hard, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong
slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
Withdrawn
A moderate opener in which Justcallmehandsome, General Feeling and Much Reality all have the likelihood of support and we are with the last named. Gordon Elliot's charge has bits and pieces of form on the turf that entitle him to strong consideration and while winning has been difficult, he should at least be straight for a recent outing at Dundalk. Justcallmehandsome has been in flying form of late and looks to have launched the career of his young pilot, Billy Cray. General Feeling hasn't won for almost two years but it looks harsh of the handicapper to stick him up 2lb for a recent near miss. Brian Baugh's recent runners have been worth more than a cursory glance so Mister Benji cannot be ruled out of the equation. Spy Gun struggled in two recent back-to-back outings at Wolverhampton while course regular, Casablanca Minx has the services of the in-form Richard Evans. Gee Ceffyl Bach is unproven over tonight's trip and is passed over. Kingoftheswingers hasn't shown a lot thus far and is back on the flat after an abortive hurdling campaign. The market will probably give us most food for thought and we are with Much Reality.
Justcallmehandsome 4-1 (8-12) Always prominent, led 3f out, clear over 1f out, kept on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Forbidden (9-2) by 2l, 8 ran.
Much Reality (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and weakened entering straight, 12th of 14, 15l behind Tuesday Flyer (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp 0-60 std in Dec.
Kingoftheswingers (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Prominent, 3rd halfway, weakened approaching straight, 13th of 21, 12l behind Luzdeluna (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp 0-70 gf in Nov.
General Feeling (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Time To Regret (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Oh So (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 11l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Mister Benji 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Silver Hotspur (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs.
Spy Gun (USA) 33-1 (8-3) Towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 6l behind Northern Desert (8-5) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol.
Gee Ceffyl Bach 11-1 (8-9) Raced wide towards rear, never dangerous, last of 13, 21l behind Carlitos Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 7-1 (8-1) Held up last in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, last of 4, 3 1/2l behind Chia (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol.
