close up in chasing group, no impression when bumped over 2f out
led and soon well clear, headed and weakend rapidly over 3f out
prominent in chasing group, chased leader 3f out, effort 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch in chasing group, bumped over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, strong challenge, just held
held up, steady headway from 3f out, hard ridden to lead well over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, held on all out
mostly chased clear leader, closed to lead over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakended 1f out
held up in rear, headway on wide outside 3f out, driven 2f out, soon no impression
prominent in chasing group, weaking when bumped over 2f out
close up in chasing group, weakened 3f out
Nonrunner
French Mannequin gets in here on a handy mark on his return to the turf and should be capable of beating Keep On Movin and Stroller. The selection has landed two competitive races at Wolverhampton this winter and still looks very well treated. The trip and ground should suit and she looks worth a small wager. Keep On Movin' put in some good performances last season and will strip much fitter following a recent spin round Lingfield. Stroller has shown plenty of ability since moving from Dermot Weld to James Fanshawe, including a victory at Lingfield in January, he should go well despite top-weight. Saraba is in good form at present and may do best of the others, but French Mannequin is game and versatile and gets our vote.
Stroller (IRE) 6-1 Close up, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 14, 1l behind Fisby at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Serramanna 16-1 Held up in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never on terms, 8th of 17, 12l behind Regal Setting at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (D2) gs in Sept.
Keep On Movin' (IRE) 7-1 Held up mid-division, not much room 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f, 5th of 9, 6l behind Mad Carew at Lingfield 1m 4f clm (F3) pol.
Saraba (FR) 7-4 Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Ball Boy at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.
Pont Neuf (IRE) 11-1 In touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out, 11th of 12, 41l behind Greenwich Meantime at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (F4) pol in Nov.
French Mannequin (IRE) 8-1 Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, won at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (F4) pol beating Reggae Rhythm by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ellina 12-1 Behind, kept on final furlong, finished well but not reach leaders, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Stormy Day at Lingfield 1m 4f stk (F3) pol in Oct.
Sovietta (IRE) 33-1 Mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon behind, 8th of 10, 35l behind Jidiya at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (E3) pol.
Chara 22-1 Towards rear, effort over 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, plugged on, 8th of 12, 19l behind Another Con at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (F4) pol in Nov.
Dandygrey Russett (IRE) 7-2jt-fav Held up towards rear, headway inside final 2f, chasing leaders when hung left final furlong, kept on, 5th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Duelling Banjos at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Efrhina (IRE) 16-1 Held up mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Pass The Port at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (E3) fbs.
