held up, ridden 7f out, weakened 4f out
close up, chased leader over 4f out, ridden, led over 2f out, soon headed, no extra
chased leader, led 5f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden over 3f out, never nearer
held up, headway 4f out, ridden, led 2f out, soon headed, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden over 7f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden, weakened over 3f out
slowly into stride, behind from halfway
held up in rear, headway on inside from 3f out, edged right, led over 1f out, ridden clear
always in rear
mid-division, ridden 4f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
soon led, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
Polish Power was good value for his win at Lingfield last month but may struggle under his penalty so preference is for Jackie Kiely, who gets the vote ahead of Night Warrior and Mi Odds. The last mentioned is not as good as he once was but has slipped to an attractive mark and has to be considered. Makarim is strictly held by the selection on running last time, while Romil Star has been performing well in sellers and claimers of late but may find this company too good. Sun Hill is capable of playing a part but could probably do with some help from the handicapper, while Polish Power looks harshly treated on running with the selection last month but has won well since. Padre Nostro is another with a bit to find with Jackie Kiely and of more interest may be Night Warrior, who is potentially well treated but has yet to prove that he is as effective over this trip as over shorter. There are no such doubts concerning Jackie Kiely, who should be capable of beating some old adversaries today.
Mi Odds 20-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Kylkenny (9-5) at Southwell 1m 4f clm (6) fbs in Feb.
Jackie Kiely 8-1 (8-12) Held up, driven over 5f out, never a factor, 6th of 7, 18l behind He's A Star (8-9) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
Romil Star (GER) 6-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, led 5f out, header well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Mossmann Gorge (8-11) at Southwell 1m 4f sll (6) fbs in Feb.
Sun Hill 12-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 19l behind Oldenway (9-2) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jan.
Polish Power (GER) 4-1fav (10-13) Held up in touch, steady headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong and soon drew clear, comfortable, won at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Cemgraft (10-5) by 2l, 15 ran.
Padre Nostro (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Soon with leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 2l behind Jackie Kiely (8-10) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Night Warrior (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Mid-division, headway 4f out to chase leaders, ridden when short of room 2f out, no danger after, 13th of 16, 12l behind Ground Patrol (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Makarim (IRE) 85-40fav (9-5) Held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd just inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Jackie Kiely (9-11) at Southwell 1m 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Feb.
