slowly into stride, outpaced, never near leaders
in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, headway to mid-division over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
left stalls like a bucking bronco, soon unseated rider
outpaced, always behind
pushed along in rear, never near leaders
led, clear 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
in touch, effort to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, one pace final furlong
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on, one pace final 2f
STRIKING THE WIND ran green when runner-up on his debut over 6f here last month. Beaten a couple of lengths on that occasion, he finished well clear of subsequent winner Eilean Mor, and with today's extra furlong in his favour, Mark Johnston's charge should take the beating. Newcomer Honest Deal is worth noting given his trainer's excellent strike rate at this track, while Exchange is another to keep an eye on in the betting on his return to action. Goal produced a better effort here last time and Tombellini may also improve on his all-weather debut.
Chik's Dream 100-1 (9-13) Ran loose before start, raced in last, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 4, 18l behind American Smooth (9-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Into Mac 100-1 (9-3) Always rear division, last of 11, 46l behind Medicean Man (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun '09.
Lyford Lad 66-1 (10-0) Dwelt, raced wide, took keen hold and soon close up, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 12l behind Son Vida (8-8) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Rapid Request (AUS) Urgent Request gelding out of Carahill.
Tombellini (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, weakened well over 2f out, eased, 13th of 15, 18l behind White Dart (9-5) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Carrside Lady 100-1 (9-8) Ridden leaving stalls and soon led, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 27l behind One Pursuit (8-5) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
Exchange 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 7l behind Biaraafa (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Goal (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Steadied to rear and switched left soon after start, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, soon joined, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Reachforthebucks (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Feb.
Honest Deal Trade Fair gelding out of Sincerely.
J R Hartley 20-1 (8-8) Soon led, headed 3f out, beaten over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind One Pursuit (8-5) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
Marvellous City (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Restless in stalls, outpaced, 5th of 6, 37l behind Christmas Aria (8-11) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Striking The Wind (USA) 2-1fav (8-12) Tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, chased winner when hung left 1f out, ran on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Ezra Church (9-13) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
