held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, towards rear, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, tracked leaders in 4th, ridden over 1f out, no extra
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
Though an expensive failure when only fourth on his final start last season at Salisbury, KISUMU should improve for the step up in trip and is given another chance. He's a half-brother to a 1m4f winner and did look a little one-paced in his two runs last year. Landwade Lad was placed on Turf and on the Polytrack last year but has already been beaten in handicaps and is starting to look exposed. Tawaasheeh is another likely to appreciate the longer distance after a couple of decent runs last season and looks the pick of the remainder ahead of February's Lingfield fourth Al Nehayy. Newcomer Briardale will be interesting when he gains experience.
Ace of Marmalade (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, last of 12, 35l behind Ciao Cielo (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) in Nov.
Al Nehayy 6-1 (9-5) In touch in rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Opera Lad (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Briardale (IRE) Arcano gelding out of Marine City.
Century Fighter Shamardal gelding out of Bergamask.
Kisumu 4-5fav (9-5) Keen close up, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 9l behind Moheet (9-5) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Landwade Lad 9-4fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Khusoosy (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Tawaasheeh (IRE) 4-5fav (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 14l behind Puissant (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Penny Boo (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 20l behind Third Time Lucky (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (4) sft.
Dawn Missile Nayef gelding out of Ommadawn.