led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon driven and weakened
prominent, led over 2f out, driven right out final furlong
outpaced, always towards rear
prominent, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, just failed
chased leaders far side, ridden, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, driven, one pace final furlong
dwelt, ridden halfway, stayed on one pace final furlong
outpaced, always behind
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon driven, one pace
Nonrunner
DESPERATE DAN gets the vote in this contest with Whiskey Creek and Incomparable rated as serious dangers. The middle of the track appears to be best over the five furlong course and Andy Haynes' charge can have few complaints on this score. Although somewhat quirky, he has a very useful 7lb claimer aboard and if consenting to put it all in, the horse represents value at the likely odds. Whiskey Creek's recent form figures say it all. He acts here and certainly was not stopping at Lingfield last time out. Incomparable has also won at this venue in the past but it is surprising that connections have left off the cheekpieces this afternoon. Derek Shaw has a trio in this race. Steel City Boy seemed to find the winning habit once leaving Ann Stokell's care while Grand Palace, who won at Wolverhampton, wins in his turn. Calmdownmate paid the penalty for a tardy start on his latest visit but the fact he was backed on that occasion, suggests that he must be watched in the market again. Garlogs has been out of form but it would be no surprise to see the confirmed front runner trouble the places. Desperate Dan is our idea of the most likely winner.
Garlogs 8-1 (9-1) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 11l behind Gwilym (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Whiskey Creek 11-4 (8-13) Chased leaders on outside, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan beating Now You See Me (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Peter's Storm (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Mrs Penny (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jan.
Incomparable 7-2 (8-12) Tracked leader and keen, led 2f out, hard ridden and headed line, 2nd of 10, hd behind Gwilym (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Circle Dance (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, saddle slipped and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Jolly Ranch (8-5) at W'hampton 5f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan.
Grand Palace (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, headway over 2f out, edged left final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan beating Under Warranty (8-13) by a hd, 12 ran.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up mid-division, under pressure approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Drifting Gold (9-0) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Calmdownmate (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Jumped left at start, towards rear, soon chased along, headway and switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind The Geester (8-9) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Colorus (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1l behind The Geester (8-9) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Desperate Dan 17-2 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Harry Up (9-1) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in Jan.
Efistorm 4-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden along halfway, driven over 1f, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind She's Our Beauty (8-2) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Replicator 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, 13l behind Billy Red (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
