held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, going well went not clearest of runs and weaved through inside final furlong, ran on to lead last stride
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, led on inside over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
in touch on outside, came wide into straight, headway over 1f out, ran on to dispute lead throughout final furlong, headed last strides
chased leader, challenged 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear, pushed along and struggling over 3f out
chased leaders, challenged 3f out, ridden and still pressing leaders over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch, headway going well 2f out, ridden to dispute lead throughout final furlong, headed last stride
raced in mid-division on inside, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly away, towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders
held up towards rear, pushed along well over 3f out, keeping on one pace when hampered inside final furlong, kept on
always in rear, ridden and struggling 3f out
held up in rear, not clearest of runs and switched left to inside entering final 1f, ran on inside final furlong, held when ran out of room near finish
SLEW CHARM is put forwards here ahead of Vinces and Freedom Fire to name but two. The selection hails form a jumps orientated yard that does quite well with their occasional Flat runners. Slew Charm has been an infrequent winner under both codes which is a cause for concern but he came within a head of scoring at Wolverhampton from a 2lb lower mark just over a year ago and could make the frame at a price. Vinces is a regular at this track and is only a couple of pounds higher than the mark from which he was last successful. He's run well the last twice and should be on the premises granted the breaks in running. Freedom Fire dead-heated with Mutajaaser in a maiden at Kempton and they meet on identical terms. Both runners are relatively unexposed and may have more to offer in races of this nature. Atacama Sunrise attracted support last time and wasn't beaten far whilst New World Order went close when last in action in November and is well handicapped on his old form. In truth, there aren't too many that can be confidently ruled out but we're hopeful of a bold show from Slew Charm.
Vinces 9-2fav (9-2) Raced wide early, held up, 7th 5f out, disputing 5th 2f out, went 3rd and closing towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Formidable Guest (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
New World Order (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Pressed winner, ridden 2f out, ran on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Thunderstruck (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Atacama Sunrise 4-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Jeer (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Naheell 16-1 (9-2) Chased leader early, in lead over 2f out, 4th and weakening towards finish, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Formidable Guest (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Make Amends (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, all out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec beating Join Up (8-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Chia (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, edged left under pressure and led inside final furlong, all out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating The Graig (8-12) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Siena Star (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Giant Sequoia (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Freedom Fire (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, hd behind Gheed (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol.
Guiseppe Verdi (USA) 17-2 (9-6) Held up mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Chosen Forever (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Flighty Fellow (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 13l behind Bestowed (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Slew Charm (FR) 14-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, not much room 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 11l behind Middle Of Nowhere (9-1) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs in Feb.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway from 2f out, not clear run inside final furlong, no danger after, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Turkish Sultan (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
City Stable (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Steadied start, pulled hard in last, always behind, 9th of 10, 10l behind Inspirina (9-11) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Mutajaaser (USA) 3-1 (9-5) Led, set steady pace, quickened over 2f out, strongly pressed from over 1f out, kept on well until headed near line and lost 2nd on post, 3rd of 8, hd behind Gheed (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol.
