in touch, led just over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, caught post
prominent, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on no extra towards finish
behind, good headway from 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led post
steady start, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong never dangerous
led until headed just over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced in mid-division on outer, in touch 2f out, kept on same pace, not reach leaders
steady start, held up rear, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
prominent on outer, chased leaders under pressure 2f out, weakened quickly soon after
prominent, not clear inside final 2f on rail, no chance afterwards
tracked leader on inner to over 2f out, soon weakened
The revised terms swing the balance of favour towards Balerno, who can represent good value today. Seacam is an obvious danger and is viable alternative, while Plausabelle is in good form and should also be thereabouts. Claims can also be made for Jomus and Diamond Max if they find their racing shoes today. But, like many of the rest, they have been tricky horses to assess in the past and others make more appeal on balance. Therefore, Balerno makes the most appeal for punting purposes this afternoon. Roger Ingram's charge got absolutely no sort of run when sent off as a warm favourite here nine days ago and that run is best forgotten. It will help to build his price if many of his supporters are still licking their wounds, so a watching brief on the market is advised before getting heavily involved. However, Jimmy Quinn is unlikely to make the same mistake, as to sit and suffer on the rail this time, and it could well be a different outcome for his faithful if he makes more use of Balerno at an early stage this afternoon.
Diamond Max (IRE) 4-1 With leaders until over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Pawan at Southwell 7f hcp (E3) fbs in Feb.
Mystic Lad 33-1 Keen, help up in rear, still in rear 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 2l behind Gingko at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (D2) pol in Mar.
Plausabelle 10-3fav Mid-division, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Molinia at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (E4) pol in Mar.
Go Garuda 7-1 Held up, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 9l behind Sorbiesharry at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Secam (POL) 9-2 Close up, led 5f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m hcp (F4) pol in Mar beating Balerno by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Jomus 9-2 Pulled hard, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 12, 6l behind Bishops Finger at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (F3) pol in Mar.
Balerno 15-8fav In touch, brief effort over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 7l behind City General at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol in Mar.
Sylva Royal (IRE) 5-1 Settled in rear, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind City General at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol in Mar.
