behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, just held near finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
close up, every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish
slowly away, always behind and outpaced
behind and pushed along weakened 2f out
Although he has to prove himself on this surface BOBSKI has the right sort of credentials to take this seller, while Lethal is among the dangers. Gay Kelleway has hired the services of Jamie Spencer for the ride on Bobski, who has done most of his winning at this trip and mostly from higher marks in handicap company. This is his first start in this sphere after a few months break from the track, but he has plenty in hand at the weights and he can score. Lethal was a fast ground Catterick scorer last summer and performed well on his return a four month absence over course and distance last week. He should come on for that and will make his presence felt. Hamaasy represents the in-form Ron Harris yard and he goes very well over course and distance, but just keeps finding one too good. He has a fair bit to find with the other pair but might make the frame again. Blue Charm acts on most artificial surfaces but he would probably appreciate further and we will stick with Bobski here.
Run Free 5-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 14l behind Mambo Sun (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Bobski (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never on terms, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Ghost Dancer (9-3) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Cap St Jean (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Slowly away, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly, just failed, 2nd of 10, hd behind Vogarth (9-11) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Hamaasy 15-8fav (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, headed last 50 yards, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Jordi Roper (8-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Kingsmaite 9-2co-fav (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under strong pressure final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Run Free (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Lethal 14-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, driven over 1f, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Xpres Maite (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Magical Song 9-2 (8-11) Led, was headed 4f out and remained in touch, driven over 1f out and kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Charlotte Grey (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Penel (IRE) 9-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 5th of 12, 6l behind Charlotte Grey (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
So Sublime 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon driven, weakened, 8th of 12, 5l behind Vanatina (8-11) at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs.
Blue Charm 4-1 (8-4) Held up, headway on inner 2f out, every chance final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Southandwest (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Kinout (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) With leader, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 25l behind Jordi Roper (8-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
