led 1f, tracked leader to over 2f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out
led after 1f, pressed over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, lost 2 places near finish
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, every chance 1f out, not pace of winner
mid-division, headway from 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, asserted inside final furlong, driven out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon one pace
started slowly, towards rear, wide straight well over 1f out and plenty to do, ran on final furlong, finished well, nearest finish
took keen hold, chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders
held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
started very slowly, always outpaced in rear, under pressure over 2f out, never a factor
In an interesting handicap, Convivial Spirit is selected ahead of Prince Of Charm and Follow The Flag. Lordswood has not really built on his winter promise but today's trip will suit better than the 10 furlongs of last time and, if recapturing the groove, could be well weighted. Road To Recovery showed some promise last season and steps up in trip today. Inquisitress has not yet built on her Kempton handicap win, while Prince Of Charm looked an improved performer when scoring over seven furlongs at Kempton when last seen and, even though he has been raised nine pounds for that, he could remain on a favourable mark. We should add that Inquisitress is seven pounds better off for three-and-a-half lengths from that race. Dolly Coughdrop is well weighted based on Turf winning form but her all-weather efforts have yet to match it. Convivial Spirit looked as though he found five furlongs too sharp from his revised mark last time and improvement over today's trip would be no surprise. Follow The Flag looks up to winning races and can't be ruled out based on his sole Turf handicap effort and, finally, Tetouan brings maiden form into this race but he'll be sharper for his return and a good run is also not ruled out. Pick the bones out of that little lot then; our choice is Convivial Spirit.
Tetouan 20-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Daytona (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Follow The Flag (IRE) 3-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, ran on final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Hatherden (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Nans Joy (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th and ridden entering straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 17, 9l behind Fly Free (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gf in Sept.
Convivial Spirit 10-3fav (9-1) Chased leaders, effort under pressure 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Halsion Chancer (8-10) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Dolly Coughdrop (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 13l behind Rosa de Mi Corazon (8-2) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in Feb.
Prince of Charm (USA) 7-2jt-fav (9-0) Steadied start, behind, ridden and switched left 2f out, headway over 1f out, strong run to lead inside final furlong and soon went clear, won at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Dressed To Dance (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Lawyer To World 20-1 (8-3) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 9, 8l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-6) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Feb.
Road To Recovery 7-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 3l behind Cuppacocoa (8-10) at Bath 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (4) frm in Sept.
