Subpoena has been found a suitable opportunity to come good at last, with Barons Spy and Material Witness taken to chase him home. A York maiden winner for Michael Jarvis last year, Subpoena has yet to open his account for Godolphin but since having a visor fitted has shown improved form. He had Rob Roy behind when second to Elliot's World at Doncaster in September and should not be inconvenienced by this slight drop back in trip with the soft ground in his favour. He is at least 10lb clear of his rivals on official ratings, and it will be a major surprise if he cannot make the most of that here. The fact that his main rival appears to be the 57-rated Barons Spy says it all, and it should really be plain sailing for the selection. Barons Spy is still a maiden and was second in an apprentice race here at the start of the month, while Material Witness is a decent handicapper on his day but is a bit in and out these days. Subpoena has his best chance yet of returning to winning ways and should make the most of this gilt-edged opportunity.
Barons Spy (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Raced centre, held up in touch, every chance and ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 18, 4l behind Sweet Emily (8-5) at Leicester 7f app hcp (5) gd.
Leoballero 33-1 (8-9) Came stand side, mid-division and took keen hold, weakened over 2f out, 21st of 22, 15l behind Kamanda Laugh (8-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp (C1) sft in Oct '04.
Material Witness (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Raced far side, chased leaders over 4f, 15th of 18, 10l behind All Ivory (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Subpoena 16-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Elliots World (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 3yo stk (3) gs in Sept.
Totally Yours (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 13l behind Kostar (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
