held up, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish
tracked leader, weakened 1f out
led and raced keen, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace
steadied start, held up behind, never dangerous
tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish
in touch, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always behind
Stonecrabstomorrow has been running well on the polytrack this winter but it looks like that's his best surface these days so instead we prefer the chances of JUST BOND with Casino Night not out of calculations completely. The selection is up just two pounds for success over a mile here last time out adding further proof that quick ground is his forte. Including that last victory his previous two wins have come in similar conditions and while it is a danger the seven furlong trip is on the sharp he looks to have the best chance here. Richard Fahey's Stonecrabstomorrow is well treated on the pick of his turf form and was a dual winner, including in a handicap, on the polytrack this winter. While, however, he is obviously in good heart he is yet to score on turf. Casino Night likes a sound surface under hoof and went well in similar conditions at Newcastle last time. The extra two pound on her back will make things harder to go one better and win this time around but she should be in the mix. Golden Penny looks a little high in the weights but is another who could get in the thick of things while it's hard to see Talk of Saafend over turning the form of his last run with just a three pound swing withthe selection Just Bond.
Excusez Moi (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Towards rear stands side, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, no chance with far side group, 9th of 20, 12l behind Mister Hardy (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Talk of Saafend (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 10l behind Just Bond (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Chartist 18-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, led, headed over 3f out, remained prominent, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Orpen Wide (8-13) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Just Bond (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Held up behind, smooth headway 2f out, shaken up to lead when carried head high inside final furlong, just held on, won at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Celtic Change (8-8) by shd, 9 ran.
Cigalas 33-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, led after 1f, raced wide and headed 4f out, ridden and edged left over 2f out, soon weakened and eased, last of 9, 39l behind Just Bond (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Captain Jacksparra (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders far side group, weakened 2f out, 18th of 20, 24l behind Mister Hardy (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Esoterica (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f, edged left and kept on final furlong, 4th of 21, 1 1/4l behind Misphire (8-12) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Captain Macarry (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders far side group, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 20, 9l behind Mister Hardy (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Golden Penny 9-1 (8-13) In touch, driven over 1f, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Dan Chillingworth (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp (4) fbs in Oct.
Stonecrabstomorrow (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Dancing Maite (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Casino Night 50-1 (8-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Wovoka (8-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Switched left start, behind, ridden over 2f out, staying on final furlong when short of room, 9th of 14, 6l behind Malcheek (9-2) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
