led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead again over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort 1f out stayed on same pace
held up in rear, headway to press leaders 2f out, soon chased winner, driven to lead inside final furlong, headed final strides
tracked leading pair, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead final strides
always in rear
dwelt, took keen hold, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out soon weakened
Everything looks in place for a big run from QUINSMAN and he's selected ahead of Satwa Gold and Awatuki. Stan Moore's runner is in good heart at present and after a close second last week he'll surely be going up the ratings in the future, so this looks a sensible move to run off the same mark and it should be rewarded. The step up to 1m5f isn't expected to be a problem and he brings strong recent form to the table. Satwa Gold is on a feasible mark and won a seller in tidy fashion last time, so this colt represents comfortably the biggest danger to our pick with Hayley Turner on board. Awatuki is running reasonably without threatening to win and indeed you have to go back to 2008 to find his latest winning form. Granted, that came off a much higher mark but that reflects the fact he's simply not as good these days and a place may be his best hope. Little Richard is getting on in years and didn't show much sparkle last time at his favourite track Wolverhampton, whilst Meydan Dubai is an 18-race maiden who has struggled to get competitive off this mark. Admiral Duque won two starts ago but a 6lb rise found him out last time and nothing other than a repeat of that can really be expected and with Prince Picasso looking held in his current mood this is best left to Quinsman, who is confidently selected to score.
Prince Sabaah (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Accompanist (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Prince Picasso 10-1 (8-8) Prominent, led after 2f, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 13, 7l behind Mister Green (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Satwa Gold (USA) 4-5fav (9-4) Held up in 5th, switched right over 1f out, led travelling well inside final furlong, not extended, won at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Jan beating Zuwaar (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Admirable Duque (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Pulled hard, always in rear, last of 8, 14l behind Ebony Eyes (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Quinsman 2-1fav (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, edged right, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 5, hd behind Oxford City (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Resentful Angel (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Awatuki (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Chased leading pair, pushed along 3f out, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon no chance with front pair, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Clear Sailing (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f clm stks (6) pol in Jan.
Little Richard (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Keen, tracked leader for 4f, remained close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Augustus John (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
