tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, driven clear over 2f out, strongly challenged inside final furlong, held on under pressure
slowly into stride, tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon lost place
always well in rear
held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, hard ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
chased leaders, driven over 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, every chance indside final furlong, just failed
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
held up in rear, under pressure over 3f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer
TRANS SONIC has improved since winning this race last year and a repeat looks on the cards. David O'Meara's front runner had a bit too much asked of him last time and, under a more restrained ride here, he can return to winning ways. The Lock Master will appreciate the return to this track and trip after his fifth at Kempton last week, while Elusive Fame is not out of it back on a winning mark. Skyfire's turf form gives him every chance but he was well beaten on his reappearance and may need more time to show his best.
Mr Hichens 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leader until ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 10l behind Lowther (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f cnd stks (4yo+) (4) pol in Feb.
Trans Sonic 5-2fav (9-6) Prominent, led 7f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, one pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Sweet Child O'Mine (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Feb.
Dubai Dynamo 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten, 17th of 20, 28l behind Gunner Lindley (8-9) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Oct.
Skyfire 33-1 (9-5) Always in rear, behind 2f out, last of 12, 19l behind Follow The Flag (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Marvo 28-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 8, 2 1/4l behind Blue Moon (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
The Lock Master (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Held up in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Kidlat (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Elusive Fame (USA) 6-1 (8-11) In touch, headway to chase winner over 1f out, ridden and stayed on near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Takajan (8-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
General Tufto 11-1 (9-0) In rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 7l behind Thrust Control (9-0) at Southwell 1m app hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
