towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, headway and prominent over 6f out, one pace final 2f
in touch, headway to dispute lead halfway, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong
towards rear, outpaced over 5f out
towards rear, struggling over 5f out
always behind
mid-division, headway and effort 4f out, one paced final 2f
led for 5f, remained close up, outpaced over 5f out, rallied over 3f out, one pace final 2f
mid-division, outpaced over 6f out, tailed off when pulled up 2f out
chased leaders, weakened quickly over 4f out
in touch, weakened 4f out
mid-division, headway and prominent 6f out, smooth headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, effort over 3f out, one pace final 2f
prominent, led after 5f, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, weakened over 4f out, behind when pulled up 2f out
towards rear, never dangerous
The market may provide the clues in this bumper but we will side with ONLY THE BEST to get the better of Arctic Court and Eco Story. The selection has some decent Irish point form and he only found one too good in a bumper at Towcester last time. He looks to be improving with his racing and he gets the vote. Arctic Court catches the eye on breeding and Len Lungo does well with his runners in this sphere. If the market speaks in his favour then he could be of interest on his racecourse bow. Eco Story looked like he would benefit from the experience at Newcastle last time when he finished third behind Sitting Tennant. He was beaten a long way but this ground should be more suitable and he might be capable of having a say in the finish. Finbar Flynn and Boxbury both shaped with promise last time and it would not be a surprise to see either of them contest the finish, but Only The Best makes most appeal and gets the vote.
Arctic Court (IRE) Arctic Lord gelding out of Polls Joy.
Arran Law (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, lost place over 6f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, well behind Bishops Heir (10-7) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Jan.
Beauchamp (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Ballinure Girl.
Boxbury (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) In touch, challenged over 4f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 17l behind Southerness (11-1) at Catterick 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Feb.
Finbar Flynn 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and kept on final 2f, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 15, 24l behind Saveiro (10-12) at Catterick 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Flying Spray 100-1 (10-13) In rear, ridden 5f out, never dangerous, 13th of 16, 48l behind Shut The Bar (10-0) at Catterick 2m mdn NH flat (6) gs in Jan.
Gaelic Prince (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, lost place over 6f out, 9th of 12, well behind Vivona Hill (10-9) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Apr '08.
Only The Best 7-2 (11-2) Always prominent, chased winner over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Canyouseeme (11-2) at Towcester 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Yes Mate Alflora gelding out of Sister's Choice.
Eco Story (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Raced keenly, in touch, effort over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 3rd of 8, 27l behind Sitting Tennant (11-2) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Feb.
Errington 9-2 (10-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 30l behind Turbo Island (10-2) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) sft in Feb.
Malakai Double Trigger gelding out of Carousel Music.
Pyracantha Muhtarram gelding out of Forsythia.
Red Reloaded (IRE) Pilsudski gelding out of Almost Trumps.
Rimfire (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Always behind, last of 8, 33l behind Alvarado (10-10) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gf in Mar.
On And Up 16-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Miss Overdrive (10-11) at Southwell 2m N H flat (5) gd in Mar.
