tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on under pressure to lead post
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon strongly challenged, headed post
slowly into stride, pulled hard in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge
pulled hard in mid-division, weakened overe 2f out
bumped start, driven and reminders in rear, soon detatched, never a factor
led until over 2f out, soon lost place
A modest handicap where many can be considered but we believe SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD can finally break his duck. James Eustace's charge has ran some fair races in defeat and was latterly a decent third at Wolverhampton and can race off the same mark today. Espy isn't the most frequent of winners but if he feels in the mood again, he cannot be dismissed in this company. Mr Skipiton is potentially well treated in relation to his turf efforts whilst Loyal Royal is consistent for placepot players and Charles Darwin is just 1lb above his last winning mark around here.
Mary's Pet 16-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 6l behind Pragmatist (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
South African Gold (USA) 25-1 (9-6) Led, riddden and headed just over 1f out, every chance until not quicken final 110 yards, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Saddlers Bend (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Espy 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Loyal Royal (8-13) by 1l, 12 ran.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, driven to challenge well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 1/2l behind Wooden King (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Interchoice Star 20-1 (8-12) Prominent, soon lost place, came wide entering straight, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 10l behind Methaaly (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Steadied start, soon pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Espy (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Best One 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, edged left over 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Fashion Icon (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-58 (6) fbs.
West Leake (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon lost place, last of 12, 9l behind Pragmatist (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Heliocentric 66-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, pushed along over 5f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off 3f out, 12th of 13, well behind Ramora (9-1) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Flyjack (USA) 40-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened soon after, hampered over 1f out, last of 12, 22l behind Khajaaly (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Mr Skipiton (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 2f out, soon challenging, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Liberty Trail (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Grand Palace (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Outpaced, last of 14, 16l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-58 (6) fbs.
