slow into stride, always towards rear, ridden and struggling halfway
chased leaders, led approaching 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, not pace of winner inside final furlong
led, headed approaching 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, smooth headway on outside from 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, pushed clear, ran on well
reluctant to load and uneasy in stalls, slowly away and always well in rear
slowly into stride, behind, moderate late headway final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride and always in rear
behind, steady headway on outside from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden one pace and no impression final 2f
mid-division, stayed on final 2f, no danger
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader to 2f out, ridden and stayed on one pace from over 1f out
Distant Sun has experience on his side and is fancied to get the better of Dr McFab, while a move for the well-bred newcomers Tenement and Mark Of Love would be interesting to note. Mark Of Love, like many of the others, is bred to make an impact this year and will no doubt find his level over a slightly longer trip in due course. However, his sire, Mark Of Esteem, was very effective at seven furlongs, so there is no reason to strongly doubt his potential on paper. The betting market will give a few clues as to whether he is expected to deliver on the track at the first time of asking. Similar comments apply to Tenement, whose yard have been back amongst the winners of late. Dr McFab, at 130,000gns, was easily the most expensive of these as a foal. But has yet to justify that lofty price tag. He has caught the eye in each of his previous starts but already has improvement to find to get the better of the selection. Especially now that Distant Sun has a recent outing under his belt. The son of Distant View is expected to be a lot sharper this afternoon and he is expected to take the beating in this company.
Adabi Soviet Star colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m.
Distant Sun (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd 5f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Dressed To Dance (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Dr McFab 5-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Little Eskimo (9-0) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Lone Wolfe Foxhound colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f including the useful African Dream.
Mark of Love (IRE) Mark of Esteem colt out of 6f winner Dazilyn Lady.
Ridgeway Star Tumbleweed Ridge gelding out of an unraced mare.
Tenement (IRE) Mull of Kintyre gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m1f.
Jemima Godfrey 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 7, 16l behind Leonard Charles (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Musical Locket (IRE) Distant Music filly out of 5f & 1m winner My Lucy Locket.
Perfect Practice 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, progress when hampered on final, not recover, 8th of 10, 10l behind Basaata (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Pugnacity Zilzal filly out of 1m2f winner Attention Seeker.
Spinning Dixie (IRE) Spinning World filly out of an unraced mare.
Varya 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt but never a factor, 6th of 10, 13l behind Great Explorer (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Wassendale Erhaab filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m6f including the useful Frank Sonata.
