held up, headway 3f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, weakened over 4f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, raced very wide 1st bend after 3f, quickly weakened 5f out
tracked leaders, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f
Bow Badger is an obvious player after a solid first effort at Carlisle, however he already shapes as if needing two miles and so we prefer the claims of WRONGWAYROUND. Alan Swinbank's Barathea gelding went quite a long way for his debut at Warwick but could only manage a one-paced fifth. However this longer straight and more testing track should play to his strengths and he is fancied to come on both physically and mentally for that first outing. Zaru represents a trainer in good form so needs a market check, along with College Quest whose trainer does well here, and Santiago Boy for whom Graham Lee looks an interesting jockey booking. Narap is bred for speed so despite being related to some stout stayers he could feature here over this trip, whilst Darna and Sir Brian are both stoutly-bred and are likely to need a stiffer test of stamina in time. Mr Windmill is yet another to consider, however the biggest threat is Bow Badger. He holds a few of these on their run behind Royal Swain at Carlisle where he faded late on having made most of the running. Likely to improve for that he is obviously considered, however we are happy to chance our arm with Wrongwayround.
Bold Sir Brian (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Black Queen.
Bow Badger 2-1fav (10-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Royal Swain (10-12) at Carlisle 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Darna Alflora gelding out of Dutch Dyane.
Mr Windmill Elmaamul gelding out of Mrs Oh.
Narap (IRE) Namid gelding out of Spare Set.
Santiago Boy Silver Patriarch colt out of Gunner Marc.
Scotswell Endoli gelding out of Tofino Swell.
What A Dream 7-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 12, 35l behind Royal Swain (10-12) at Carlisle 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Wrongwayround (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Prominent in chasing group, outpaced final 3f, 5th of 14, 11l behind Jaques Vert (10-12) at Warwick 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Zaru (FR) Laveron gelding out of Zianini.
College Quest Diktat filly out of College Maid.
Dark Primrose 20-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, behind 4f out, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 31l behind The Laodicean (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Portway Girl 100-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, weakened quickly over 2f out, 9th of 12, 33l behind Royal Swain (10-12) at Carlisle 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Rock 'n Rose Nayef filly out of Mindanao.