The trio for the shortlist are SONNY G, Ostentation and D'urberville and the vote is given to Sonny G. This race will not take much winning and Sonny G shaped with a bit of promise on his handicap debut over 7f here last time. He didn't settle very well that day, but this extra furlong should suit and he could be worth another chance. Mark Johnston has his string in good form so Ostentation looks one to consider. He wasn't beaten all that far on his handicap debut over 7f here back in November and as he was slowly away that day, it is fair to assume that there may be better to come. D'urberville finished behind our selection last time when he was denied a clear run. A reproduction of that effort would give him a big chance, but he is more exposed than our choice and we think he may have to play second fiddle to him again today. Holkham has shaped with a bit of promise in maiden company and he could be worth a look on his handicap debut, especially as he is bred to be suited by this longer trip. However, we are happy to nominate Sonny G to lead them home.
D'urberville 4-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Miami Gator (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Ostentation 8-1 (8-5) Slowly in to stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Exceedthewildman (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Better Be Blue (IRE) 6-1 (8-0) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 19l behind Tealing (8-11) at Southwell 7f 2yo clm stks (6) fbs in Nov.
Rock A Doodle Doo (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Never reached beyond mid-division, struggling halfway, 12th of 14, 19l behind Za Za Zoom (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Tenga Venga 50-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 28l behind Thundering Home (9-3) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Dec.
Holkham 66-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, kept on and no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Armour (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
Sonny G (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Pulled hard in touch, headway and effort over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Miami Gator (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
New York Lights (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Prominent for 3f, soon behind, 9th of 10, 18l behind Bookiesindex Girl (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
