went right start, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong
prominent, chased winner 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out , lost 2 places well inside final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, hung badly right on bend well over 2f out, effort on outside and ridden over 1f out, one pace
in rear, headway when not clear run and squeezed through just over 1f out, ran on inside furlong, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly away, in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced keenly, made all, clear over 1f out, ran on well
bumped start, always towards rear
chased winner until 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
raced wide in touch, pushed wide on bend well over 2f out, weakened soon after
Nonrunner
Decider has been running consistently well of late and has to be respected but he looks to be in the grip of the handicapper at present racing off the same mark as last time when finding two too good and 4lbs higher than when last successful so he may have to settle for minor honours again with a better bet looking to be LOVE YOU LOUIS, who gets the vote over Monte Major. Derek Shaw's gelding has solid claims on form having won well over course and distance last time and he has every chance off just a 4lb higher mark today but he has been done few favours with a draw in stall nine of the 12 runners and looks best watched. Reg Hollinshead's Interchoice Star disappointed here a couple of starts ago but generally his form has been good of late and he has to be considered but his form is all over further and he may not be suited by the drop to the minimum trip. Peter Grayson's Norse Warrior has struggled in handicaps since landing his maiden here in December and a better bet looks to be Love You Louis. The John Jenkins-trained gelding has run better in recent starts over six furlongs, will not be inconvenienced by the drop to five and he looks worth chancing from his draw in stall three.
Monte Major (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) Outpaced and behind, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Bluebok (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Love You Louis 10-3fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, smooth headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on to press winner final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Sherjawy (8-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Decider (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Went right start, soon pressing leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Ingleby Star (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Interchoice Star 9-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace towards finish, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Espy (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Rabbit Fighter (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 13, 4l behind Silver Guest (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Ridley Didley (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 7, 4l behind Rocketball (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Monsieur Reynard 4-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon hung left, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Monte Major (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Across The Sands 9-1 (9-0) Pushed along to chase leaders, led after 1f, ridden final furlong, soon headed, one pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Straboe (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-52 (6) pol.
Town House 9-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Gleaming Spirit (8-12) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Came Back (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, prominent on stands side rail, ridden and weakened halfway, last of 7, 19l behind Where's Reiley (8-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Norse Warrior (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 5l behind Sherjawy (8-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Pinball (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up, in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Monte Major (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
