held up, ridden over 2f out, soon under pressure, never on terms
tracked winner, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge well over 1f out
led, headed over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced
behind, never dangerous
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
Nonrunner
A modest race. And one that can go to Love Empire, who makes his handicap debut off a fair mark and is expected to see off Bon Ton Roulet and A Dream Come True, who are fancied to pose the most problems on the way. A Dream Come True has shown bits and pieces of ability and made an encouraging reappearance last time out. There is little strength in depth amongst the rest, so it is feasible that the daughter of Where Or When can represent good value for at least a place in the frame. Bon Ton Roulet was no match for the selection when they met here last month but, as there is plenty of stamina on his dam's side, he can be expected to improve for the step up in trip. However, it is also expected to bring the best out of Love Empire and this nicely bred colt (for the All Weather) is fancied to provide yet another notch for Mark Johnston's race-winning tally.
Bon Ton Roulet 8-1 (8-7) Raced very keenly, with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 12l behind Admiral Dundas (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Love Empire (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Started very slowly, soon in touch, chased leader 3f out, effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4l behind Admiral Dundas (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
A Dream Come True 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 10, 8l behind Rapidity (9-2) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
I Certainly May 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, headway to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd final furlong, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ski Sunday (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Jemiliah 100-1 (8-7) Held up and always in rear, 11th of 13, 7l behind Malibu Girl (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Honest Yankee (USA) 200-1 (9-3) Always behind, driven and struggling 4f out, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Dandy Erin (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Amazing Spirit 40-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 21l behind Maybe I Wont (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Ostinata (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, no headway, 9th of 11, 10l behind Duneen Dream (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.