held up in rear, headway and wide straight well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened quickly over 3f out, soon tailed off
mid-division, lost touch over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor
in touch, lost place on inside over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader to over 4f out, gradually lost place and weakened over 2f out
behind, mid-division, headway to lead over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no extra when headed inside final furlong and soon outpaced by winner
towards rear, headway inside final 2f, kept on final furlong nearest finish
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble 1st 2
held up behind mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong and soon assertive
BARBIROLLI is our idea of the winner with Rightful Ruler and Fortunella others to make appeal. Ben Brisbourne gets on well with his father's horse and the pair obliged in style at Folkestone. The form of that race has worked out relatively well and back at Wolverhampton, rather than Kempton, he should be capable of showing his form this afternoon. Rightful Ruler was once rated in the mid-70's when trained by Barry Hills. He may be worth catching fresh and off today's lowly rating of 53. Fortunella has been disappointing around Southwell though followers of Gay Kelleway have been rewarded with a couple of recent winners at decent prices. Kirstys Lad is not sure to improve for a massive hike up in trip. Wizard Looking is likely to be popular with Simon Walker aboard. Sixth Zak showed a modicum of ability for Roy Bowring in the earlier part of his career and he will be tried in headgear by Mick Easterby on this occasion. Front Rank is a fair hurdler on his day though his recent efforts over hurdles have been little to write home about. Barbirolli seems the best option in the finale.
Kirstys Lad 5-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, held up, ridden and no response over 2f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Sarwin (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Fortunella 11-2 (8-12) Raced wide in touch, chased leader over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 30l behind Three Strings (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Rightful Ruler 10-1 (8-7) Broke well, led, driven, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, one pace, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 15, 13l behind Chiff Chaff (8-9) at Ripon 2m hcap (6) gs in Aug.
Hurricane Coast 28-1 (10-8) Held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, 8th of 13, 8l behind Rabbit Fighter (11-0) at Wolverhampton 6f am hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Sixth Zak 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, never really travelling, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 12, 23l behind Rare Coincidence (9-4) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Gallantian (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and lost touch from 3f out, behind final 2f, 7th of 11, 8l behind Zalkani (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Red River Rebel 33-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 45l behind Paddy Rielly (9-1) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Wizard Looking 25-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 6th of 8, 16l behind World Of Choice (8-8) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Front Rank (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Chased leaders until lost place over 4f out, 7th of 16, 22l behind Prince Rhyddarch (10-3) at Newcastle 1m 4f am hcp (6) hvy in Oct.
Tilly Shilling (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Mid-division, with leader over 4f out, soon ridden, no headway 3f out and weakened quickly 2f out, 4th of 7, 12l behind Key Regard (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Desert Hawk 10-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, never on terms, 8th of 12, 6l behind The Graig (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Barbirolli 10-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, headway on outside and hedged right over 2f out, pressed leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 7l behind Saloon (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
