chased leaders on inside, effort over 2f out, led well over 1f out, driven clear final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never reached leaders
pressed leader, led after 1f and soon clear, reduced lead over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong
led 1f, chased clear leader after, ridden and stayed on to dispute 2nd well over 1f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
raced in mid-division on outside, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up in rear, some headway final furlong, never in contention
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no danger
switched right start, held up in rear, wide and struggling into straight
held up in mid-division on inside, headway well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
slowly into stride and always behind
raced on inside, always towards rear, ridden and struggling well over 2f out
In Division One of low-grade but wide open handicap over seven furlongs Ejeed is respected after a course and distance success last time but given this looks marginally tougher we've gone for the potentially well treated GUILDENSTERN to end a losing streak with Headache also considered after a better run last time. The winner of this race last year the pick enters this renewal racing off the same mark. In the mean time he's gone well off higher ratings and although not in the best form there was a hint last time he might be heading back in the right direction so at the forecast prices he might be worth a nibble at. Ejeed took a basement class contest last time and was going away at the finish so could overcome a six pound mark rise to challenge. Headache is given a shout after his placed performance at Southwell last time and off a similar mark he could build on that. Angle Of Attack was expected to do better on his last start and while he's weighted to go close this surface isn't guaranteed to suit so in an extremely tight contest Guildenstern can win this race for the second year running.
Ejeed (USA) 4-1fav (8-12) Took keen hold early, chased leaders on inside, pushed along 3f out, headway when not clearest of runs from over 1f out, stayed on under pressure between horses to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol beating Ride A White Swan (8-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Guildenstern (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Held up, headway well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Very Well Red (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Music Box Express 18-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 6l behind Where's Reiley (8-9) at Southwell 5f sell stks (6) fbs.
Angle of Attack (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no chance with winner when lost 2nd 1f out, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Brazilian Brush (8-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Clerical (USA) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 7th of 13, 6l behind Harting Hill (9-0) at Kempton 7f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Dec.
Hart of Gold 3-1 (8-12) Led early, tracked leaders, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Radiator Rooney (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Cavalry Guard (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Soon led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Very Well Red (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Bahkov (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 10, 2l behind Castano (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Wicklewood 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in mid-division, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Tallest Peak (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Grizedale (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Keen hold, in touch, ridden and hung right over 2f out and soon weakened, 9th of 10, 18l behind Ejeed (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Easy Wonder (GER) 11-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 10, 5l behind Musashi (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Safaseef (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Goodbye Cash (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Igotim 25-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always behind, 8th of 9, 20l behind Straitjacket (8-6) at Lingfield 7f sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Headache 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Dontuwishitwereso (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
