keen, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out
taken to post early, pulled hard, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, soon in touch, effort over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never nearer
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 4th inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, never near leaders
raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Postmaster may be able to deliver today but the in-form Sion Hill and Bold Phoenix must be of keen interest. Postmaster hasn't won since landing this race from a 1lb higher mark last year; however, he's weighted to win and his yard are going well at present. He was well beaten over hurdles last month but hasn't been running too badly on the level and looks worth chancing. Bold Phoenix has his fitness to prove but his yard landed a touch in a bumper last week and he would have to be feared if the market vibes were positive as he has the ability to win off this mark. Sion Hill boasts more obvious credentials having won his latest start at Kempton from Silver Blue; that pair and Tuning Fork are considered but we'll Postmaster gets the vote.
Charlottebutterfly 8-1 (9-0) Held up, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling, 7th of 8, 14l behind My Mirasol (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Hallings Overture (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and always in rear, 10th of 12, 12l behind Kindlelight Blue (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.
Play Up Pompey 8-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, staying on when not clear run entering final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind Climate (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Sion Hill (IRE) 10-3fav (8-9) Made all, led, ridden clear over 1f out, unchallenged, easily, won at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Silver Blue (8-11) by 5l, 9 ran.
Postmaster 4-1 (8-9) Held up behind mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 4l behind Under Fire (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Da Bookie (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 13, 8l behind Bethanys Boy (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Silver Blue (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Sion Hill (8-9) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Tuning Fork 3-1fav (8-8) In touch fourth, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 3rd, not troubled 1st 2, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Jessica Wigmo (8-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
Korty 12-1 (8-12) Started slowly after rider late removing blindfold, always behind, last of 11, 20l behind Joe Jo Star (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind Jessica Wigmo (8-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
Slo Mo Shun 4-1jt-fav (8-6) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 6th of 17, 6l behind Montemayorprincess (8-8) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (6) gd in Sept.
Bold Phoenix (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway well over 1f out, soon switched left, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Very Well Red (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in May.
