tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
close up, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, rallied inside final furlong to take 2nd close home
tracked winner, ridden to press winner over 1f out, driven to join winner inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd near finish
made all, steadied pace 6f out, ridden and quickened over 2f out, found extra when joined inside final furlong
dwelt, ran green in rear, hung left from halfway, switched wide 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, went 4th 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always in rear
towards rear, never a factor
ZIGATO might be good enough to take this on debut ahead of Manxman and Heading To First. John Gosden has started the year well and had a debut winner on Sunday at Doncaster, as well as the winner of a reasonable maiden there on Saturday. This three-year-old colt is a half brother to Oaks winner Sariska and in a race where the form principles don't look much better than average he's taken to score at the first time of asking, with this trip set to be ideal on breeding and William Buick riding at the top of his game. Should our selection not live up to expectations then Manxman would be the most likely benefactor. Mark Johnston's horse looks set to benefit for this step up in trip, though the fact connections have come here in preference to taking the handicap route may suggest they don't feel he's quite worthy of a mark of 74. In any case, he should have enough ability to take a hand in the finish along with Heading To First. Clive Brittain has had a good start to the year and this son of Sulamani ran well over 1m4f at Lingfield last time behind a smart looking rival. The slight drop in trip is of some concern, but Seb Sanders will no doubt seek to make this a test and that can see his charge involved. Layla's Boy has claims from a ratings perspective but is a doubtful stayer over this trip, High On A Hill is better than he showed last time but still has to prove he's capable of taking a contest like this whilst Tappanappa needs to leave his debut behind although that's entirely possible. With the other four looking set to be outclassed, we'll return to Zigato who could be an above-average recruit.
Heading To First 8-1 (9-1) Led, hung right on paddock bend over 8f out, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no chance with winner, kept on to hold 2nd, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Beyond (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
High On A Hill (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Held up, pushed along over 3f out, soon behind, 4th of 5, 14l behind Tres Coronas (9-2) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Nov.
Layla's Boy 15-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Fighter Boy (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol.
Manxman (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, raced in last place, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Srda (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Zigato Azamour colt out of Maycocks Bay.
Aintgottaname 100-1 (9-0) Raced wide, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 20l behind Gifted Apakay (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Lady Christie 50-1 (8-4) Held up, never dangerous, last of 9, 15l behind Sunarise (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Miss Formidable (IRE) Mull Of Kintyre filly out of Formaestre.
Tallulah Mai 50-1 (8-12) Dwelt in touch in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, last of 5, 6l behind Atlantic Tiger (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Tappanappa (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always behind, 13th of 15, 36l behind Multames (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
