It’s been some years since LADWEB last raced on the all-weather and he’s rated much higher on Turf nowadays. Placed in both starts this year, an apprentice also takes 5lb off his back and John Gallagher’s charge may well take advantage returning to an artificial surface. Red Stripes has been threatening to get his head back in front off similar marks over today’s trip but Avon Green’s improved recent form has been over 6f. Impart remains 6lb higher than when landing a recent double but Jorvik Prince is back on a winning mark if rediscovering his best.
Ladweb 4-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, went 2nd briefly over 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Tylery Wonder (9-11) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Avon Green 12-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, weakened and lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Soar Above (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Jorvik Prince 5-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind La Fortuna (10-6) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Impart 7-1 (9-0) Raced wide pressed leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 9, 14 1/2l behind It's All A Joke (9-4) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Sparkalex 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, lost place 2f out, behind over 1f out, 8th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Tundra (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Royal Mezyan (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Led early, tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind La Fortuna (9-10) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
No More Commisery (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Little Boy Blue (9-2) at Lingfield 5f stks (4) pol in Dec.
Red Stripes (USA) 3-1fav (8-8) Led over 1f, chased leader on inside, pushed along halfway, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1/4l behind Secret Potion (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Storm Trooper (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Magicinthemaking (9-1) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
