in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression on leaders final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen, held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, hung left over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
in touch on outer, effort and ridden 2f out, chased leaders and stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, settled in rear, smooth headway on outside 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably
held up in rear, no headway final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced freely, led, hard ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
A very open contest to start the card and we will give a tentative vote to Long Weekend, Night Storm and Appolonious are two of many dangers. The selection, a course winner in December, appears back to his best following two promising runs here recently. He was only just pipped by Balerno over this trip last time, with many previous winners behind. There is no reason why he shouldn't run his race again and he looks the best option. Night Storm was successful over the six furlong trip here last time, comfortably beating Hadath, he should be in the shake up despite his big weight. Appolonious wasn't beaten far in banded company last time and gets in here on a very tempting mark. Meanwhile Grumpyinthemorning hit winning form last time and is another to consider. So all in all a very competitive race and Long Weekend is the percentage call.
Night Storm 10-1 Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f sll (G4) pol beating Hadath by 1l, 10 ran.
Long Weekend (IRE) 14-1 Dwelt, raced mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Balerno at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol in Feb.
Izzet Muzzy (FR) 18-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Zorn at Southwell 6f hcp (F4) fbs.
Grumpyintmorning 33-1 Prominent, chased leaders 2f out, driven to lead close home, ridden out, won at Lingfield 7f stk (H5) pol in Jan beating Sweet Pickle by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Kinsman (IRE) 16-1 Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Balerno at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol in Feb.
Appolonious 16-1 Held up in rear, good headway approaching final furlong, ran on well closing stages, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Secam at Lingfield 7f stk (H5) pol in Feb.
Doctor Dennis (IRE) 7-1 Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Radlett Lady at Southwell 6f stk (H5) fbs.
Pheckless 10-1 Dwelt, pulled hard in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 5l behind Balerno at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol in Feb.
