held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor
switched right soon after start, held up, effort on inside over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on
towards rear, never a factor
raced wide, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
KNOW NO FEAR has won two of his last three starts and he can continue his recent purple patch today; the list of dangers is headed by Lord Fidelio and Just Timmy Marcus. The selection is proving difficult for the handicapper to nail as he arrives late to win his races and he is usually produced on the line. Once again he looked value for his winning margin at Lingfield earlier this week and as we know he acts well here we think he is a good bet to continue his recent hot streak. Lord Fidelio won over this course and distance last time and he has got a decent strike-rate on the all-weather. He seemed to win with a bit in hand last time and he looks an obvious danger to our selection. Just Timmy Marcus wasn't beaten far at Wolverhampton last time and he races here for the first time today, but both of his wins so far have come over 6f. Resplendent Nova finished behind Lord Fidelio last time and it is hard to make a case for him turning the tables. A tough race to call and the vote goes to Know No Fear.
Lord Fidelio (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Defector (9-4) by nk, 6 ran.
Carlitos Spirit (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, 9th of 10, 9l behind Hereford Boy (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Kensington (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 7l behind Defector (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Resplendent Nova 7-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, no impression, last of 6, 2 1/2l behind Lord Fidelio (8-10) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Durgan 20-1 (9-3) Keen hold, held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 6l behind Rubenstar (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 13l behind Clear Sailing (8-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Just Timmy Marcus 4-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Just Jimmy (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Dajen 13-2 (8-3) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing winner, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Prince Of Thebes (9-0) at Lingfield 1m app hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Unlimited 15-2 (9-8) Steadied start, took keen hold behind, not clear run over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on, not reached leaders, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-3) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (5) sft in Aug '08.
Know No Fear 11-4 (8-11) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Sherjawy (8-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 5-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased 2f out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Mocha Java (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
