led after 2f, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up in touch, chased leader over 1f out, soon carried head high, cajoled to lead towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed towards finish
held up, ridden 3f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
led 2f, chased leader after, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
always in rear
always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and some headway entering final 2f, never nearer
This could be a perfect opportunity for TYRRELLS WOOD to score on his return to the level while Wind Flow and Terminate rate as the main dangers. We last saw the selection winning under Tony McCoy in a maiden hurdle in September. The gelding also has a win on the flat taking victory off a mark four pounds higher than he has here and with an additional four pound allowance because of his age he is more than well treated. Wind Flow on the other hand has no such relief and will have to lump round top weight. That said he still could be competitive off his current rating has he has won off two pounds lower and at his best is a real danger. Terminate has been reluctant to win of late but has plenty in hand on his rivals in the weight department. He has more than enough ability to win off these terms but the worry is he has failed to take similar opportunities recently. Dantari has been solid enough in a few starts and looks to be fairly well assessed on his handicap debut but the same can't be said for Zalkani who looks in need of a reprieve in his mark. In a contest where the handicapper will have a big say Tyrrells Wood looks the best treated.
Wind Flow 11-4fav (9-6) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Media Stars (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 5f clm (6) pol.
Tutor (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) In touch and keen, headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Zuwaar (9-2) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Bell Island 12-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and carried head high from 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Can Can Star (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Jago (SWI) 14-1 (8-13) Pulled hard in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 19l behind Can Can Star (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Tyrrells Wood (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 6f out, ridden 3f out, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Benhego (8-8) at Great Leighs 2m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Eastwell Smiles 7-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 21l behind Risque Heights (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Aug '07.
Royal Wedding 33-1 (9-6) Led and soon clear with one other, headed over 9f out, tracked winner after, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 9, 10l behind Agglestone Rock (8-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Antillia 5-4fav (8-13) Chased leaders until lost place 6f out, soon eased, last of 11, well behind Riguez Dancer (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Maidanni (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Always rear division, last of 12, 19l behind Formidable Guest (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Dantari (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 3f out, 5th 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 14l behind Washington Irving (8-12) at Navan 1m 2f 3yo mdn sft in Oct.
Zalkani (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon not clear run, switched right staying on and not clear run again inside final furlong, checked, eased towards finish, 5th of 9, 1l behind Ardmaddy (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Red Wine 14-1 (8-10) Steadied start, pulled hard towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 9, 3l behind Mission Control (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Flam 14-1 (8-13) Led until headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 11l behind Night Orbit (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Terminate (GER) 11-4fav (9-0) Dropped out start, raced keenly, headway over 3f out, strong challenge final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 10, nk behind Monaadi (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
