towards rear, pushed along 2f out, nearest finish
pushed along to tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching final furlong, not trouble leaders
dwelt held up towards rear, never on terms
in touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach winner
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ran wide into straight 2f out, soon eased and pulled up inside final furlong
dwelt raced wide in touch, ridden along 2f out, not trouble leaders
soon tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
made most, pushed along and clear entering final furlong, ran on
close up, ridden and weakened 2f ,tailed off
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never a factor
Spirit Of Zebedee has won three times around here from just five starts and, after scoring by just a short-head last month, was narrowly beaten by today's rival Tavener, another three-times track winner, last week. The winner has a 6lb penalty to overcome so wouldn't be certain to confirm the form though the one to take out of the race is Falcao, who was returning from a long break and was slowly away before staying on at the finish. Canimar has never won in 16 starts and was down to Class 7 when runner-up at Kempton so the vote goes to AT YOUR SERVICE. Paul Howling's charge signalled an imminent victory when runner-up over the track and trip on New Year's Eve and came good with a decisive victory at Chelmsford in January.
Beepeecee 16-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final, 4th of 9, 1l behind Sir Ottoman (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Tavener 5-2fav (9-5) Led after 1f, made rest, ridden and ran on gamely inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Spirit Of Zebedee (9-4) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
At Your Service 4-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on inside, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Holdenhurst (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Fiery Breath 4-1fav (9-6) Raced wide took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened entering final furlong, last of 12, 11 1/2l behind Deeds Not Words (9-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Quick Recovery 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, outpaced when switched outside 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, never able to get on terms, 5th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Silver Swift (9-3) at Salisbury 6f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Catheadans Fury 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Wotadoll (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Red Invader (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Steadied start, raced keenly in last trio, headway towards inside over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Santafiora (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Falcao (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Raced wide in touch, edged right and headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Tavener (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Spirit Of Zebedee (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Tavener (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Nelson's Hill 100-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 4, 14l behind Swiss Pride (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Canimar 7-1 (9-2) Pulled hard, prominent, saddle looked to slip forward slightly, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Mr Potter (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp (7) pol in Mar.
Noble Deed 40-1 (9-2) Went left start, mid-division on outside, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 11 3/4l behind Mr Potter (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp (7) pol in Mar.
