mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led briefly just after start, tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division on outside, pushed along over 4f out, closed 3f out, hung right over 2f out, went 2nd from over 1f out, no impression on winner
mid-division, ridden 4f out, well beaten final 2f
raced keenly, prominent, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, easily
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
steadied into rear soon after start, well beaten final 2f
broke well, soon towards rear, ridden and well beaten over 2f out
Mcqueen found only Bulleit too good here last time and a good run from the latter in the previous race would boost confidence. But RUBBELDIEKATZ opened her account with a victory at Wolverhampton last time and George Scott’s filly should go close again with further progress expected over today’s trip. Royal Aviation, Letter Of The Law and Flintstone are all worth a second glance handicapping for the first time.
Letter Of The Law (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Aldhaja (8-11) at Southwell 7f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Sense Of Security 10-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Buraback (9-2) at Lingfield 7f (6) pol in Dec.
Flintstone (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, weakened inside final 2f, 6th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Bayside Boy (9-5) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gd in Jul.
Kangeroo Jack (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Raced wide close up, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 10, 18 3/4l behind Golden Sands (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Royal Aviation (USA) 50-1 (9-2) Close up, raced freely, led under 4f out but soon pressed, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon headed, outpaced by front two final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind King Of Time (9-9) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Mar.
Rubbeldiekatz 14-1 (9-6) Held up in rear of midfield, rapid headway to chase leaders over 5f out, ridden 2f out, pressed leader entering final furlong, ran on under pressure to lead on line, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Storm Asset (9-6) by shd, 11 ran.
Mcqueen (IRE) 85-40fav (9-0) Held up in mid-division on inside, headway between horses over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Bulleit (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Hammock 300-1 (9-0) Dwelt towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Far Away Thoughts (9-5) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Global Mirage 11-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, ridden when not clear run and switched right approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Lincoln Dream (8-2) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Jan.