took keen hold, soon prominent, ridden and edged right 2f out, led over 1f out, just held on
behind, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
led early, mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, switched left over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, stayed on, just failed
towards rear, ridden 3f out, well beaten final 2f
slowly into stride, mid-division, switched left and effort over 1f out, unable to get on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, close up entering final furlong, stayed on same pace final 100 yards
ridden away from stalls, soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Coillte Cailin was due to run at Wolverhampton yesterday and would carry a penalty here if successful. Haydock winner Always Resolute failed to cope with a 7lb rise last time and Warden Bond has not raced since last December. Recent Wolverhampton third Assoluta is closely matched with Sabre Rock on that running and BRAVE DECISION is preferred. He landed a double over today's trip on the Polytrack last year and is only 3lb higher for this.
Gentlemax (FR) 33-1 (9-10) Held up in touch, effort 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with leaders, 4th of 12, 6l behind Lucky Jim (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) in Sep.
Mr Fickle (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, rallied and kept on again inside final furlong, no threat, 6th of 14, 6l behind Compton Bird (8-12) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct '13.
Always Resolute 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, 13th of 15, 18l behind Harrison's Cave (8-13) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Warden Bond 10-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace of leading trio, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Brave Decision (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Brave Decision 4-1 (9-10) Mid-division on inside, headway on inner over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Celestial Bay (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Highsalvia Cosmos 8-1 (8-9) 3rd of 9, 9l behind Sixcentdixneuf (8-12) at Saint-Cloud(FR) 1m 2f 3yo clm gs in Jun.
Snow Conditions 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, stayed towards inside rail over 3f out, well beaten final 2f, 9th of 10, 45l behind Mister Mayday (9-5) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy.
Sabre Rock 50-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Innoko (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6).
Assoluta 22-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Innoko (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6).
Coillte Cailin (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Keen held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Evacusafe Lady (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6).
