held up, headway when hit over head by rivals whip over 1f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold, always prominent, disputed lead from over 2f out until weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, outpaced final 2f
slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, staying on when not clear run inside final furlong, no impression after
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, not clear run over 1f out or inside final furlong, ran on strongly near finish
held up, ridden well over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
held up, hung left from over 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on
prominent, pushed along and every chance just over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out
led, ridden and pressed from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on near finish
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Instant Recall can regain the winning thread this afternoon although Kabreet, I Won't Dance and Primo Way are all respected. The Chester track is a difficult one for many horses and in our opinion its tight configuration did not suit Instant Recall. He still looks well treated on the pick of his form and off this mark, Brian Meehan looks to have found a winning opportunity. Kabreet took an egg-and-spoon race at Lingfield over the winter. Now is his acid test. Front running I Won't Dance has claims on Newmarket form and is dropped back to what is probably his ideal trip. Primo Way looks to have been given full measure for his efforts by the handicapper and only beat a 63-rated horse home by a length in a Southwell maiden. On that evidence, a BHB mark of 80 looks harsh. Missus Links recent Nottingham fifth does not take account of the fact that she raced at the "wrong side" of the draw on that evening. In another competitive race, Instant Recall is our pick.
