in rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
switched left soon after start, pulled hard in rear, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden and headway from over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on
very slowly away, in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
keen in touch, ridden to chase leader 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader until approaching 2f out, ridden and soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
keen in touch, ridden 3f out, driven to lead final 100 yards, stayed on
tracked leaders, effort on inside from over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
QUINCE may be the answer to this conundrum with Bridgewater Boys and Wind Flow other key components in an open race. Jeff Pearce has been enjoying a decent winter and Quince has leading claims on official ratings. Winning hasn't come easily to him on the all-weather but he's made the frame on three of his five visits to the track and should be involved. Wind Flow went close in a handicap over course and distance on his latest start; he has a bit to find at the weights with some of these but his current form counts for plenty. Bridgewater Boys was below par last time over a trip that might have stretched him but he's a prolific winner at the course with five successes from just seven starts and is short-list material. Alrafid and Eureka Moment are others that rate a mention but Quince wins the vote.
Cruise Director 14-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 14l behind Taikoo (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Wind Flow 9-2 (9-4) Led and set good pace, 2 lengths clear over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, nk behind Mission Control (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Gasat (IRE) 3-1 (8-6) Led, set good pace, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, kept on well for 2nd, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Sabre Light (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm (6) pol in Jan.
Quince (IRE) 7-4fav (9-13) Held up in touch, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Boundless Prospect (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Jan.
Bridgewater Boys 5-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, brief effort 4f out, 4th of 7, 17l behind Riguez Dancer (9-12) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Alrafid (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, one pace from over 2f out, 4th of 13, 9l behind Nawamees (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f sll (6) fbs in Jan.
Bering de Lauriere (FR) 200-1 (11-4) Chased leader, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Pepite De Soleil (10-9) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan, 11 ran (N.Hunt).
Charleston 33-1 (8-3) Prominent, hard driven and under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 22l behind Little Carmela (10-0) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Looter (FR) 33-1 (8-6) Behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 13l behind Surwaki (8-13) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Jan.
Media Stars 16-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, kept on towards finish, 8th of 12, 7l behind Old Romney (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Eureka Moment 11-2 (8-7) Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 1f out, soon every chance, carried left, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Bluebell Ridge (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f fll hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Bernabeu (IRE) 10-3fav (8-12) Took keen hold, tracking leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 13, nk behind Ben Bacchus (8-6) at Kempton 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (6) pol in Jan.
