slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden, headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, soon outpaced
led, ridden, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, close up, ridden, every chance 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
keen, tracked leader 5f out, ridden, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
More Time can defy topweight in the nursery, with Sounds Simla, Angus Newz, Tin And Lint and Noble Nova out to make sure that he does not have things all his own way. As we have stated in the past, following topweights during the first month of the nursery season is very profitable, with some big-priced winners emerging. Unfortunately, More Time will not be in double figures due to an eye-catching effort at Pontefract nine days ago, but he is still very backable. The son of Night Shift has edged to the top of the handicap here due to some solid efforts, including when failing by a neck to uphold our little system at Pontefract where he was kicked clear two furlongs out but was caught on the line by an improving animal in the shape of Mujood. Hopefully this time nothing will catch him and he gets the vote. Sounds Simla also boasts fair form but she did tire rapidly when asked a question at Windsor last time, and that does not augur well for her chance up this stiff finish. Angus Newz was successful in a Haydock claimer and has more to do although her trainer reckons that she is good enough to capture a small nursery at least. Tin And Lint nearly prevailed when coming from behind to figure on the Lingfield Polytrack last time, while Noble Nova hung her head at Folkestone and is dropped back in trip. They should all figure somewhere, but we are happy to side with More Time who can race off his old mark until Saturday.
More Time (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) In touch, quickened to lead well over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Mujood (9-5) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Sounds Simla (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Danjet (8-11) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll (2) gd in Jun.
Tin And Lint 16-1 (8-12) In rear, rapid headway inside final 2f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged left, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Figjam (9-7) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Bathwick Emma (IRE) 200-1 (8-9) Stumbled start, always behind, 12th of 14, 27l behind La Chunga (8-9) at York 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Noble Nova 14-1 (8-9) Carried head to one side throughout, prominent, driven and still pressing leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Close To You (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Angus Newz 7-1 (8-10) Keen, chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn clm (6) gf in Jun beating King Alfie (8-12) by a nk, 14 ran.
Chase The Ace 13-2 (8-11) Stumbled start and towards rear, some late headway but never near to challenge, 7th of 11, 6l behind Mujood (9-5) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Lucky April 8-1 (8-2) Went left start, with leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Lyndalee (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd.
