Busatto won over a mile here on heavy going then followed up on fast ground over today's trip at Leicester. Thursday's run at Ayr was his third in quick succession and he appeared to be feeling the pinch so it's a surprise to see him engaged here but his trainer must believe he's recovered. SPIRIT OF THE LAW is taking a big drop in class and has been given a chance by the assessor, who has dropped him 5lb since his last victory in December. His last three victories have all been at a higher level and his rider's claim can see him to another success. Headline News went up 10lb for scoring at Sandown in September and struggled in her two subsequent starts and neither Moccasin nor Zafranagar are in the best of form while King Of The Celts' two victories have come on fast ground.
Busatto (USA) 9-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened 2f out, eased, last of 7, 36l behind Uncle Dermot (8-4) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Spirit Of The Law (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, 8th of 18, 6l behind Clever Cookie (8-9) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Headline News (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 5th of 12, 13l behind Tweed (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 4f flls hcp 0-130 (3) sft in Nov.
Moccasin (FR) 11-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 9l behind Muharrer (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Zafranagar (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Minstrel Lad (8-4) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
King Of The Celts (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 16l behind Hit The Jackpot (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
