towards rear and outpaced, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led early, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly away, in rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
close up, soon led, headed 2f out, kept on towards finish
slowly away, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, led 2f out and pressed, ridden over 1f out, kept on well towards finish
Nonrunner
This looks a very tight handicap so the presence of Joe Doyle with his 5lb claim on board Evanescent should enable him to get into the frame. However, he was beaten three lengths by OUR BOY JACK over the course and distance on soft ground in October and Richard Fahey's charge can confirm the form after having raced in better company subsequently. Regal Dan's only victory came in 2012 but he's so consistent that the assessor can't drop him in the ratings and his best form is on fast ground. The lightly-raced Art Obsession was progressing very well when last seen in September and should have a good season while Karaka Jack completed a Redcar double late last summer, though both victories were over a mile on quick ground.
Our Boy Jack (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 18, 4l behind Sound Advice (8-9) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Regal Dan (IRE) 4-5fav (9-7) Held up in touch, headway and effort on outside 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, kept on, just held, 2nd of 6, ns behind Ralphy Boy (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Art Obsession (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Led, headed 5f out, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep beating Beautiful Stranger (8-7) by nk, 8 ran.
Dreese (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) In rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on and no impression, 4th of 8, 7l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (9-4) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Karaka Jack 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 11l behind Al Khan (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Victoire De Lyphar (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, effort inside final 2f, ridden and one pace when hung left 1f out, kept on, no impression with front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Bow And Arrow (9-7) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Order Of Service 9-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up, not clear run over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 13l behind Al Khan (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Lothair (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Hopes N Dreams (9-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Evanescent (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leader until over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Birdman (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Marmarus 25-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, not much room over 1f out, some headway after, never in contention, 7th of 12, 9l behind Al Khan (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
