led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, not much room and lost place 5f out, not a danger after
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear and hung right approaching final furlong, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
in rear, ridden halfway, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, wide, headway to chase leaders 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
raced wide, held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened
dwelt, always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran to lead well inside final furlong
led 1f, remained in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened
A wide open contest rounds off the card and many would have chances on their best form but the main protagonists look to be Black Sea Pearl, Astronomical Odds and Granakey and the narrow vote is given to Black Sea Pearl. The selection was a fair second behind Cerebus last time out when slightly unlucky in runing, this looks easier and off the same mark she looks a value bet in an open affair. Astronomical Odds rates the main danger as he has dropped to a handy mark hails from a shrewd in-form yard and he should be watched closely in tha martket. Granakey is another that could go well but all his best for m is over a shorter trip. Of the remainder Tyrone Sam has the ability to go close if he ordains to use it but he has been done no favours by the draw and with this in mind for the winner we are happy to return to the in-dorm Black Sea Pearl.
Tancredi (SWE) 7-2 (8-7) Took keen hold, led, headed 7f out, led again at 3f out, headed 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Symbol Of Peace (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Black Sea Pearl 3-1fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden halfway, not clear run 2f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Cerebus (8-8) at Southwell 6f fll hcp (5) fbs in Feb.
Cleveland 3-1fav (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 10, 7l behind Flying Bantam (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Astronomical Odds (USA) 14-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, last of 13, 13l behind King After (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Granakey (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Sarwin (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Mister Benji 11-2 (8-13) Set moderate gallop, shaken up, headed inside final furlong, faded, 7th of 12, 3l behind Our Kes (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Tyrone Sam 2-1fav (8-13) In rear, ridden 4f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 4l behind Carcinetto (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Glamaraazi (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out on outside, soon ridden, no impression, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Carcinetto (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
