tracked leader early, stayed prominent, quickened to lead on inside 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, easily
in rear in touch, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous final 2f
tracked leader after 1f, ridden to dispute lead approaching 2f out, soon headed, no chance with winner over 1f out
soon led, headed 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out
Electric Warrior, Landucci and Waterline Twenty make most appeal here and the vote is given to Electric Warrior. The selection was a close fourth behind Partners In Jazz at Southwell last time, after running creditably in a handicap here previously. He won over this course and distance back in the summer and he looks a sound bet to score again. Waterline Twenty looks to be the chief danger as he finished in front of Landucci last time and we see no reason why those placings should be reversed today. There isn't a lot to choose between Safe Investment and Boogie Dancer but both appear to have a little to find here if they are to make their mark. We will therefore stick with Electric Warrior as our idea of the winner.
Electric Warrior (IRE) 5-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 2l behind Partners In Jazz (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Landucci 10-1 (9-1) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 3l behind Waterline Twenty (8-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Safe Investment (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 19l behind Teasing (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Waterline Twenty (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 2l behind Alfresco (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Boogie Dancer 50-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 5l behind Reeling N' Rocking (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
