steadied start, pulled hard, in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, no chance final 2f
raced keenly, held up in rear, good headway approaching 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out to go 2nd well inside final furlong, not reached winner
held up 4th, chased leading pair over 2f out, soon hanging left, not quicken and one pace inside final furlong
made all, ridden 2f out, joined over 1f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, driven out
behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out
steadied start, soon in touch, ridden well over 2f out, soon lost touch, beaten when swerved badly left just over 1f out, tailed off
steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, disputed lead over 1f out, every chance, one pace and lost 2nd well inside final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, not reach leaders, one pace final furlong
The market will tell us plenty in this affair and HEADING EAST is an interesting participant in this contest with Rupestrian and Mohanad the others to make appeal. Kevin Ryan's charge was thought of as being useful during his juvenile career with entries made in the Racing Post Trophy and the Royal Lodge. There is an absence to overcome since August 2008 but if he retains his ability, he should go close. Rupestrian is now eligible for handicaps but sticks amongst the maidens for now. This stiffer task in terms of distance is likely to suit but he has front run previously. Mohanad may be somewhat flattered by his current BHA rating. The decision to step up in trip does not seem the most obvious move on paper. Dalrymple was beaten in claiming grade and faces a tougher assignment. El Bravo boasted improved form at Lingfield. It wouldn't be the biggest of surprises were he to go on again. Wild Lyph's half-sister was a previous winner over the trip so watch the market. Milemilia is the sort who arguably will improve for further still. Heading East is a selection made with some reservation but this is a race that will be producing a couple of individuals of note.
Dalrymple (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Towards rear, some moderate late headway final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 10, 14l behind Common Diva (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo clm (5) pol.
El Bravo 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, not reach leaders, lost 3rd final strides, 4th of 9, 3l behind Diamond Twister (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Feb.
Mohanad (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Soon mid-division, ran in snatches, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace from final 2f, 4th of 8, 5l behind Mutamaashi (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Rupestrian 6-1 (9-3) Broke well and led, headed approaching 4f out, fade in final 2f, 4th of 12, 13l behind Gitano Hernando (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Sgt Roberts (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up and last place, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 6, 4l behind Lord Chancellor (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Wild Lyph Loup Sauvage gelding out of A Lyph.
First Spirit 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt, mid-division, driven and outpaced 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Leo The Lion (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Milemilia (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and lost place from 3f out, soon behind, last of 9, 11l behind Diamond Twister (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Feb.
Suhailah 25-1 (7-6) Led, hung left and wide after 3f, stayed in lead, hung left and ran wide over 4f out, soon headed and weakened from 3f out, 6th of 7, 19l behind Key Regard (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Heading East (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Led, ridden along 3f out, headed 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Sergeant Pink (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
