held up behind leaders, effort over 1f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression on winner
held up in rear, driven and edged left over 1f out, no impression
prominent, went 2nd 2f out, edged left over 1f out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
made virtually all, edged slightly right over 1f out, soon well in command, ran on well
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
held up behind leaders, switched right final bend, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
Stay Smart improved for the return to 6f and won at Newcastle last time while Black Sparrow was still well beaten when runner-up at Southwell earlier in the week. But OBTUSE continued his good progress when landing a hat-trick with a recent victory over track and trip and David Evans’ grey is taken to defy a penalty and confirm latest running with Emirati Dirham in the process. Amor de Mi Vida posted a poor effort here on her handicap bow while Lucky Ava’s recent third at the track came in maiden company.
Stay Smart 15-8 (9-8) Made all, edged right to stand side rail 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newcastle 6f (6) pol in Dec beating Fircombe Hall (8-10) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Amor De Mi Vida (FR) 14-1 (9-6) Dwelt, headway to track leader after 1f until pushed along 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Miss Nay Never (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f (5) pol in Dec.
Black Sparrow 13-8 (9-4) Led, headed over 3f out, driven over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, 3l behind A Pint Of Bear (9-9) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Obtuse (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, always doing enough, won at Wolverhampton 5f (5) pol in Dec beating Amasova (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Emirati Dirham (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Midfield, pushed along 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Obtuse (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f (5) pol in Dec.
Lucky Ava 4-1 (8-13) Prominent, led 2f out, stayed on, headed close home, 3rd of 7, nk behind Donny Marlow (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.