led ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out and soon outpaced by winner
tracked leaders on inner, switched left to challenge 2f out, led going well over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, eased towards finish easily
started slowly, always rear, ridden 3f out , soon beaten
dwelt towards rear headway 2f out, ran green, stayed on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish
steadied start, pulled very hard in 4th, chased leader over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression and soon outpaced
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f
Lack of a run this term is of some concern but Coeur de Lionne looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to open his account and gets the vote to do just that with the main threats looking to come from Aussie Cricket and Glentimon. The last mentioned is a half-brother to five winners and could be of interest on his debut; he makes more appeal than another newcomer Alexander Guru, who is not certain to stay this far. A market move for Just An Angel would be of interest but she is bred to want a softer surface so may be best watched. Aussie Cricket is a consistent performer and can again be expected to be thereabouts but preference is for Coeur de Lionne, who looks the most likely winner.
Alexander Guru Ishiguru gelding, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m3f including useful The Composer.
Coeur de Lionne (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Led, ridden approaching final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Spume (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Glentimon (IRE) Mull of Kintyre gelding, half-brother to numerous winners including multiple 1m-1m1f winner Blushing Prince.
Leander Kalanisi colt, half-brother to 1m4f-2m winner Sambaman.
Aussie Cricket (FR) Evensfav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind New Beginning (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Just An Angel (IRE) Namid filly, half-sister to winning miler Love Affair.
Laughing Game 33-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 18l behind Right To Play (9-13) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Orchard House (FR) 20-1 (8-12) Prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Red River Rebel (9-10) at Southwell 1m 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.