CELTIC BROTHERHOOD made a promising debut over track and trip in March when attempting to make all. Caught deep in the homestretch, George Weaver’s charge can improve past Victory Town with normal progress. The latter looks the main threat despite failing to land the odds when runner-up on his latest outing as that form looks stronger in hindsight with the third horse subsequently winning. Sandys Blaze went close over 7f on his debut back in September though speed figures suggest this is a much tougher assignment while Chamberlain is worth a second glance on his return representing an in-form trainer.
Carson And I (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Well back throughout, last of 8, shd behind Benintendi (8-11) at Laurel Park 5f mdn fst in Nov.
Grainger County (USA) Fort Loudon colt out of Evil Dame.
Halo's Dance (USA) 40-1 (8-6) Bumped sideways start, 4th of 7, shd behind Whiskey Sunrise (8-6) at Gulfstream 6f mdn gd in Apr.
Victory Town (USA) 6-5fav (8-6) 4-5wd,second best, 2nd of 7, shd behind Whiskey Sunrise (8-6) at Gulfstream 6f mdn gd in Apr.
Chamberlain (USA) 66-1 (8-8) Vied 2wd, wknd 1/4pl, 9th of 10, 10l behind Carpe Omnious (8-8) at Gulfstream 6f mdn fst in Dec.
Ominous (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Aim off leaders, tired, 7th of 10, shd behind Lanse Mitan (8-7) at Gulfstream 6f mdn fst in Apr.
Celtic Brotherhood (USA) 19-5 (8-6) Set pace,outkickd late, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Quick Step Ed (8-13) at Gulfstream 6f mdn fst in Mar.
Sandys Blaze (USA) 45-1 (8-6) Wide bid,just missed, 2nd of 12, nk behind Nanahcub (8-6) at Gulfstream 7f mdn fst in Sep.
