tracked leaders on inside, switched right to challenge 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, ridden out
led narrowly, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
held up 4th, close up 3f out, ridden and hanging left over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no trouble first two
with leader to 2f out, soon weakened and in rear, eased inside final furlong
held up last, in touch, ridden and went 3rd over 1f out, soon one pace, lost 3rd inside final furlong
RULESN'REGULATIONS beat rival Satwa Street in his last run and there's nothing to suggest that form will be overturned here. Ironically the only thing to add to Satwa Street's claim to turn around that last run is that he went on to win his next race but really that only stands up the form of the selection. The form from the last Satwa Street outing fails to stand up so further strength is added to Rulen'regulations. The pick was having only his second career run and his first in five months when he went away to score so impressively last time. It was moderate opposition against him that day but he's wide open to improvement and could develop into a useful sort. It looks a straight match race between the two we've mentioned but keep an eye on the market for any money for newcomer Kheskianto. A new import form Italy with moderate form, he could challenge.
Rulesn'regulations 5-1 (9-3) Close up 4th, good headway to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, ridden out, easily, won at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov beating Satwa Street (9-3) by 4l, 10 ran.
Satwa Street (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Made all, led, quickened and clear over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, easily, won at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov beating Megasecret (9-3) by 6l, 7 ran.
Head Down 9-4 (9-3) In touch, ridden and lost place 2f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Laudatory (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Nov.
Lady Master 3-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ran slightly wide bend after 2f, effort and every chance 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Happy Forever (8-13) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Kheskianto (IRE) Kheleyf filly out of Gently.
Smackeroo (USA) Smarty Jones filly out of Getaway Girl.