held up, ridden along 2f out, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on gamely
in touch, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
in touch, ridden along 2f out, led briefly entering final furlong, headed, kept on same pace
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
led, ridden, headed over 2f out, driven, one pace final furlong
jumped right at start, prominent, smooth progress well over 1f out, soon every chance, driven, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
hampered at start, always behind
This is a good quality sprint handicap, and it is hard to oppose Red Cape who has run well in defeat recently, although Desperate Dan and Prince Tum Tum are others to note. Desperate Dan is having his first run on the all-weather for a year, and he may enjoy a return to the surface he seems to favour. he has been placed a couple of times on turf, but his last win came here a year ago, and he can go well when fresh. After wins at Wolverhampton and Kempton towards the end of last year, Prince Tum Tum has run well in defeat and he can go well for an in form yard here, although he perhaps needs to come down the weights again before winning again. Red Cape ran well in a conditions contest last time that has thrown up two winners of competitive contests, and although he has found handicaps tougher and has been raised three pounds, Red Cape can prove an obstacle too daunting for his rivals to conquer.
Bahamian Pirate (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, last of 5, 6l behind Party Boss (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Red Cape (FR) 16-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, not trouble winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Areyoutalkingtome (9-8) at Lingfield 6f stk (2) pol in Jan.
Saviours Spirit 15-2 (7-13) In touch, hampered and checked on inside over 2f out, no real chance afterwards, 6th of 10, 5l behind Qadar (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Prince Tum Tum (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Prominent, pushed along halfway, driven 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Waterside (9-5) at Southwell 6f stk (2) fbs in Jan.
Quiet Times (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened near finish, 5th of 12, 3l behind Woodnook (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Desperate Dan 14-1 (9-0) In touch on outer, ridden over 2f out and hanging left, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind The Jobber (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Smokin Beau 8-1 (8-13) Towards rear, some late progress, 8th of 12, 6l behind Harry Up (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Garstang 14-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden and switched left approaching final furlong, soon hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 5l behind Woodnook (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
