led over 5f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
broke smartly and keen, steadied after 1f, soon in rear, short of room over 5f out, never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden and headway under stands side rail over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
held up, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, effort 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt in rear, ridden 4f out, never a factor
led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
led over 6f out until over 5f out, ridden to lead again 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
Nothing exactly jumps off the page in Division One of a low grade handicap but having shown some consistency in recent starts we opt for SANDY TOES to go one better than last time with Princess Mandy very much considered while Noviellero holds a chance at a price. Only finding a run away winner too good last time the selection will be ably assisted by the same pilot, who this time is allowed to use his five pound claim. That makes his racing weight a lot more appealing and with him on the score sheet three starts ago he seems to be in some kind of form. Princess Mandy has found herself in the prize money the last twice and despite being ultimately well held in both she has every chance in a weak race with a pound less to carry. Noviellero was expected to go better last time and although well beaten he was within a head of a subsequent winner so at a likely double figure price he looks value for place punters. Born A Dancer doesn't appeared thrown in on his first handicap start but any market move in his favour would be interesting however in a weak contest Sandy Toes can make consistency count.
Born A Dancer (IRE) 7-2 (8-4) Held up towards rear, shaken up well over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 7l behind Sir Frank Wappat (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol.
Princess Mandy (IRE) 3-1 (8-13) Tracked leader 2f, in touch, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, driven and rallied to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Dazakhee (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Pursuit Of Gold 16-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Posy Fossil (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Moonlight Serenade 12-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Sweet Mirasol (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Belle Park 33-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, 6l behind Posy Fossil (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Motty's Gift 5-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Lisahane Bog (9-4) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Novillero 15-8fav (8-4) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Orsett Lad (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Sandy Toes 8-1 (8-5) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Premium Charge (9-0) at Southwell 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Charmaxjoanne 50-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, behind from over 1f out, last of 12, well behind Bubbly Braveheart (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Catawollow 66-1 (8-12) Raced wide, in touch until halfway, last of 11, 49l behind Doctor Zhivago (9-3) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Dec.
Rescent 12-1 (8-5) Chased winner until over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 19l behind Premium Charge (9-0) at Southwell 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
