held up, driven along 11th, reminders after 14th, blundered 2 out, never dangerous
always in touch, pushed along to lead after 14th, ridden 3 out, clear approaching last, easily
held up towards rear, pushed along 10th, headway to challenge 15th, ridden and no extra before 2 out
led, headed after 7th, regained lead 10th, headed and lost ground 13th, soon beaten
tracked leader, led briefly 7th, headed 10th, led again 13th, headed again 14th, driven along and no extra 2 out
The most valuable race on the card has cut up badly but it still looks a tricky affair for punters. The Eens has been tremendous heart after recent wins at Market Rasen and Uttoxeter but faces no easy task from 7lb out of the handicap while Lisdante has clearly had his problems but showed that he retains ability on his first start for 15 months when a close fifth at Carlisle and is entitled to improve. Valigan has been well beaten since winning at Musselburgh in December (still 2lb higher here) and is now tried in a visor for the first time and Grate Deel doesn't look good enough so Joint Account, who goes well for today's rider, may be able to follow up his Market Rasen victory despite his advancing years and a 6lb hike up the weights.
