tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon lost place, kept on under pressure flat
held up in touch, smooth headway to track leaders after 3 out, hit next, ridden approaching last, led flat and driven out
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced 3 out, no danger after
held up towards rear, hit 2nd, ridden approaching 2 out, soon one pace
led, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra flat
held up towards rear, smooth headway to lead approaching last, ridden and headed flat
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Middleton Dene, Crocadile Dundee and Storm Prospect and the narrow vote is given to the last named. The selection won well on his debut when beating Flying Doctor with plenty in hand. He looks sure to improve and under conditions that suit he looks the value bet. Middleton Dene rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Neutron, this looks tougher and his overall profile leaves him with a little to find. Chief Scout ran well on his debut but looked a doubtful stayer. Crocadile Dundee was a fair second on his debut behind Leslingtaylor and is sure to improve, but the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip. Of the remainder, Stoneriggs Silver will be seen to better effect in handicap company and for the winner we return to Storm Prospect.
Chief Scout 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, stayed on from next, no impression, 4th of 10, 31l behind The Abbots Habit (10-12) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Crocodile Dundee (IRE) 5-6fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, challenged approaching 3 out, soon ridden and not pace of winner flat, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Leslingtaylor (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (2) gd in Dec.
Festival King (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, took 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 21l behind Tell Henry (11-0) at Ayr 2m nh mdn hdl (5) hvy in Dec.
Middleton Dene (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, ran on well, won at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Nov beating Neutron (11-2) by 2l, 14 ran.
Stoneriggs Silver 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 23l behind The Pious Prince (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gd in Dec.
Storm Prospect 14-1 (10-12) Held up, headway to lead approaching 3 out, clear from next, won at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) hvy beating Flying Doctor (10-5) by 15l, 9 ran.
