raced wide in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away soon close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch in rear, headway approaching final furlong, chased winner inside final furlong, no threat
led 1f, tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong
Uzincso has won four of his last five outings over course and distance and makes a quick reappearance carrying a penalty. But he’s also upped in class and ESPRESSO FREDDO is preferred. Robert Stephens’ charge scored in this grade over track and trip a fortnight ago and is taken to confirm running with Delicate Kiss. The latter finished three lengths behind the selection but has subsequently won at Lingfield while Fantasy Believer scored here before struggling over a longer trip off today’s higher mark.
Fantasy Believer (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5 3/4l behind Yes My Boy (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Delicate Kiss 4-1 (9-12) Slowly away, in touch towards rear, wide and headway entering final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in Dec beating Markazi (9-7) by hd, 8 ran.
Mostawaa 15-2 (9-8) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Big Country (9-10) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Divine Messenger 150-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Variyann (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Espresso Freddo (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, good headway over 1f out, effort between horses to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Dec beating Elmejor (9-6) by 1l, 9 ran.
Delph Crescent (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Pulled hard and led after 2f, pressed and headed after 2f out, kept on but lost third final 110 yards, 4th of 10, 7 1/2l behind King Of The South (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Uzincso 15-8fav (9-8) Restless in stalls, held up in mid-division, headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Dec beating Mabre (9-4) by 1/2l, 12 ran.