with leader, ridden to dispute lead over 1f out, every chance, no chance with winner final furlong, lost 2nd close home
steadied start, settled behind, good headway on inner 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, soon clear, driven out, readily
with leader on outer, led 3f out, every chance when headed just over 1f out, weakened final furlong
pressed leaders, effort on outer over 1f out, kept on to take second close home but no chance with winner
pulled hard, steadied towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
dwelt, soon narrow leader, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders 2 furlongs, outpaced halfway, never dangerous afterwards
Nonrunner
Stoneacre Sarah stepped up on her debut effort when landing a course and distance maiden last month and Peter Grayson's filly has to be respected but she seems plenty high enough in the weights for what she has achieved and preference is for Orpen's Art, with Extreme North rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has shown a consistent level of form and gradual improvement in recent starts and he is taken to resume winning ways here. Seductive Witch is closely matched with Orpen's Art on running here last time and she rates a bigger threat than Heron, who has been well held in all starts on the Polytrack. Peter Grayson's Rightcar Hull is less exposed than most of these but needs to improve to trouble the judge and of more interest may be Extreme North, who ran better at Kempton last time. Orpen's Art has solid claims though and he is preferred.
Stoneacre Sarah 7-2 (8-8) Dwelt, keen, tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb beating Stoneacre Chris (8-8) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Orpen's Art (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Awkward leaving stalls, towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, closed on leaders near finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Wee Buns (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Extreme North (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Led, set fast pace, soon clear, still clear over 1f out, no extra when headed final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Wee Buns (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Seductive Witch 13-2 (8-6) Always prominent, led 1f out, soon ridden, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Orpen's Art (8-3) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Sazerac (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened and hung right inside final furlong, last of 7, 11l behind Upstanding (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Rightcar Hull (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, pushed along to chase leaders, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 2l behind Upstanding (9-5) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Stoneacre Ma 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Stoneacre Sarah (8-8) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Heron (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Led, ridden clear over 2f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, lost 2 places, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Mujinda (8-8) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
