led for 1f, chased leader, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
led 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and switched right when headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway on inner over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
mid-division, raced wide straight, weakened over 1f out
behind, raced wide straight, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid division, switched right and headway over 1f out, one pace
prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, weakened
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
This is a really competitive handicap and we will give the narrow vote to AGGBAG over H Harrison and Just Jimmy. The selection was only narrowly beaten in a good race at Southwell last time by Straight Face. That was a really solid effort and this course and distance scorer is taken to regain the winning thread from what should prove to be a decent draw. There are plenty of dangers though and top of the list is H Harrison. He is another with course and distance form and he was far from disgraced at Lingfield last time. He is probably better on turf but he remains on a fair mark and he should run his race. Just Jimmy looks to have a little to find with H Harrison on their running last time out, and he may need some respite from the handicapper before he is able to trouble the judge. Imperial Djay has the best of the draw but he remains a maiden after 18 starts and it is hard to be too enthusiastic about his chance. Aggbag was only narrowly beaten last time and he can go one better tonight.
H Harrison (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Colour Of Money (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Over To You Bert 20-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 4l behind Colour Of Money (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Morse (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 9, 8l behind Mr Skipiton (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Djalalabad (FR) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, 14th of 15, 19l behind Poppets Sweetlove (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (6) gd in Sep.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, nearest finish, 7th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Suhayl Star (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Just Jimmy (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never able to challenge, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Colour Of Money (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Machinate (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 8l behind Waldorf (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-58) (6) pol in Feb.
Wiseman's Diamond (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Always behind, 11th of 13, 15l behind Mocha Java (8-3) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
