towards rear centre group, switched to stand side after 2f, ridden and stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders stand side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led stand side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, switched to stand side group after 1f, some late headway, never near to challenge
never better than mid-division
dwelt and towards rear stand side group, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt and help up stand side, smooth progress over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out
never better than mid-division
tracked leader stand side, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders in centre group, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders in central group, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
prominent stand side, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division stand side, pushed along 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
slowl into stride and always behind
close up in centre, weakened over 2f out
in touch in centre, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders stand side, led over 2f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home.
At first glance this looks very tricky, but Newcorp Lad does hold strong claims and is taken to beat Wrenlane and Night Frolic. The Geraldine Rees trained gelding slaughtered his rivals in a handicap over course and distance at the end of last month, before going down by just two lengths to Mistress Twister at Redcar. This appears to be the best recent form on show and he is a confident choice. Wrenlane was well beaten over hurdles last time , but his previous effort behind Incroyable was good enough to suggest he can go close here. Night Frolic wasn't beaten far in a reasonable handicap at Chepstow last time and can also make his presence felt. Tedstale Mac can also take a hand in the finish here at big odds, but on present form it is hard to ignore Newcorp Lad who looks set to return to winning ways.
