soon chasing leaders, ridden and no impression on front pair over 1f out, lost 3rd and no extra well inside final furlong
soon chasing winner, ridden over 2f out, drifted right to rail after, tried to challenge inside final furlong, no impression towards finish
took keen hold, mid-division, well beaten over 1f out
keen early stages on outside, always in rear group
slowly into stride, in rear group and showed signs of greenness, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, finished well and took 3rd well inside final furlong, never on terms with front pair
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
led early, soon dropped through field, well beaten final 3f
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, went 4th close home
made virtually all, edged left over 2f out and inside final furlong, stayed on well
Roma Bangkok made a successful debut at Chelmsford in August and, though unraced subsequently, the lack of a run won’t be a problem though a penalty makes this tougher. Moongazer also made a winning start at Lingfield in January where she was well supported. She had to battle to land the spoils but is well regarded and should go well again. I’M AVAILABLE has lacked a finishing burst in both starts to date but a strong gallop will play to her strengths and she receives enough weight from the two winners to gain her first victory. Achaeus didn’t really show enough in his two starts to have confidence for this and he may do better over further but the beautifully-bred Ironclad, a brother to a winner and half-brother to two others, is one to keep an eye on as he makes his debut.
Roma Bangkok 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, switched right 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, soon led and ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 1m stks (3) pol in Aug beating Federal Law (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Moongazer 5-4fav (8-5) Tracked leading pair, pushed along over 1f out, ridden to lead close home, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan beating Shake Me Handy (10-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Achaeus (GER) 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no chance with front pair when lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Tauteke (8-11) at Chelmsford City 1m stks (3) pol in Nov.
Ardimento (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) A little slowly away, took keen hold, soon tracking leaders, went 2nd 5f out, until over 1f out, not clear run and switched left entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Wings Of Time (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Ironclad Dubawi colt out of Heat Haze.
Lumination Toronado colt out of Sparkling Eyes.
Oliver Hardy 3-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Colony Queen (8-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Poor Auld Paddy 8-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Don Jupp (9-2) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Feb.
Swiss Cheer (FR) 66-1 (9-5) Slowly away, towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind Almania (9-5) at Sandown 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
I'm Available (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Prominent, went 2nd over 5f out, pushed along and every chance 2f out, switched left over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Reggae Runner (9-2) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Feb.
Sweet Poem 66-1 (8-9) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, well held final 2f, 11th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Yimkin (8-9) at Kempton 1m fll stks (5) pol in Feb.
Honey Bear (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Started very slowly, detached throughout, 11th of 12, 22l behind Nabeyla (8-11) at Wolverhampton 7f fll stks (5) pol in Feb.
