went left start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held close home
close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
bumped start, outpaced in rear
slowly into stride, chased leaders halfway, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, no extra inside final furlong
bumped start, chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders halfway, led inside final furlong, driven out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced towards rear
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RIDLEY DIDLEY has so far proved to be a little frustrating to follow but we are prepared to give him one more chance today; the list of alternatives is headed by Sherjawy and Ronnie Howe. The selection has plenty of speed and although he has finished second on each of his last three starts, he has not done a lot wrong. He looks like a winner waiting to happen and he seems to have been found a good opportunity today. Sherjawy had the best of the draw last time but he was unable to capitalise on that and he finished third behind Flamestone. He should again run his race and he is respected as a big danger. Ronnie Howe wasn't beaten all that far last time and the drop back in trip should suit. However, he doesn't win as often as he should and he again looks booked for a place today. Len Lungo's Argentine hasn't won since 2006, but he ran a race full of promise last time at Wolverhampton and as that was his first outing after a break there is reason to expect that there may be more to come. A tricky race for punters and we will side with Ridley Didley to gain an overdue success.
Whozart (IRE) 11-4fav (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Godfrey Street (9-0) at Catterick 5f clm (6) hvy in Nov.
Ridley Didley (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Spic 'n Span (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Blakeshall Quest 20-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 23l behind Jordi Roper (8-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Rainbow Bay 6-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed and one pace, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Casela Park (9-3) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Argentine (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 9l behind Sarah's Art (9-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Cabopino (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Head To Head (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Ronnie Howe 14-1 (8-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Punching (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Outpaced, ridden halfway, driven and no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Whiskey Creek (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Ace Club 14-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Honest Value (9-6) at W'hampton 5f app stk (7) std in Jan.
Safranine (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, gradually weakened, 10th of 12, 11l behind Pegasus Dancer (9-0) at Great Leighs 5f sll (5) pol in Aug.
Welsh Opera 11-2 (9-1) Led for 1f, remained with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Sarah's Art (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Sherjawy (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) In touch, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Flamestone (9-0) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
