mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, steady headway inside final 2f, kept on, nearest finish
pressed leader to over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
held up behind, headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, headed narrowly 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, led narrowly 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner
always behind, never on terms
chased leaders, effort on inside 2f out, not quicken over 1f out
led until headed 2f out, soon lost place, weakened quickly over 1f out
always rear group, never a factor
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
Many of these are course and or distance winners, including our selection MUKTASB, with main dangers expected to be Tenancy and Spirit of Coniston. The gelding, which looks the pick of Derek Shaw's two runners, with the other being Rabbit Fighter, won a similar event here in January, with Spirit of Coniston well down the field, but he should be closer this time around given a switch around in the weights. The roles have previously been reversed, but two years ago. A further trawl through the stats will show that Spirit of Consiton and Tenancy have also beaten each other, but again, not recently. The step back up to six furlongs looks a positive for Muktasb. Tenancy likes to get his toe in, with his wins to date coming at Southwell and on soft going at Musselburgh, so may not find conditions to suit. Along with a number of these he's been off the track for a few months, so may need the run. The last four winners of this race have been at double figure prices. It looks wide open, with none of them showing sparkling recent form, but Muktasb is well capable of landing it.
Pintano 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 4l behind Medici Time (9-3) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Oct.
Towy Boy (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Super Frank (8-10) at Folkestone 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Triumphant Welcome 16-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 20l behind Perfect Silence (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcap (5) gd in Oct.
Muktasb (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and switched right approaching final furlong, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 5l behind Bluebok (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rabbit Fighter (IRE) 11-4fav (8-6) 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Tudor Prince (8-13) at Kempton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Miltons Choice 16-1 (8-13) Raced wide, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 12, 11l behind Super Frank (8-10) at Folkestone 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
The History Man (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 9l behind Joyeaux (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcap (6) gs in Oct.
Angel Voices (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 11l behind What Katie Did (9-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Gower 25-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakend over 1f out, last of 12, 12l behind Smirfys Systems (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Spirit of Coniston 9-2fav (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Imperial Sword (7-12) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Tenancy (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Made all, ridden over 2f, driven and kept on gamely final furlong (hand timed), won at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs in Nov beating Tadlil (8-3) by hd, 14 ran.
Jilly Why (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden halfway, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind This Ones For Pat (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Hurricane Coast 14-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 7l behind Lethal (8-4) at Southwell 6f clm stks (6) fbs in Mar.
