Nothing concrete in this opener but if KING LOK is fit after some time off the track he could oblige on his first run for Alan King; Search For Gold joins Conington on the shortlist. Well-held on his first racetrack appearance for Charlie Longsdon, the selection has won a point-to-point since and if the market speaks in his favour, then he should run well. Search For Gold was a beaten favourite when last seen at Worcester but he ran well in defeat and needs respect, whilst Conington and Flora Milly are two fillies who, along with Follow The Dream, have shown some promise in one start apiece. At a price Carsington could run well, however with guesswork involved on this all-weather surface, it is best to keep stakes to a minimum if backing the selection King Lok.
Canyouseeme 33-1 (10-11) Led until headed, hampered and stumbled over 4f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 22l behind Duke of Burgundy (11-11) at Southwell 2m nhf (5) gf in Apr.
King Lok (NZ) 7-1 (12-0) Led app 4 out; all out, won at Milborne St Andr 2m 4f ptp gf in Feb beating King Of The Road (12-0) by 8l, 7 ran.
Our George 20-1 (11-2) In touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 8th of 11, 34l behind Zarrafakt (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Nov.
Search For Gold (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, chased winner 3f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Goodwill Phil (11-0) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gf in May.
Sir Mark (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) In rear, ridden, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Baron Breeze (10-11) at Newcastle 2m nhf (5) gf in Mar.
Tara Slane 50-1 (10-11) Behind until kept on final 2f, never nearer, 7th of 14, 19l behind Rubys Cove (11-2) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Tiny Dynamo 100-1 (10-9) In touch, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, last of 13, well behind Megabill (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Carsington 33-1 (10-5) Held up in touch and keen, soon chasing leaders, weakened 3f out, 12th of 15, 36l behind Diklers Oscar (11-0) at Wetherby 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Conington 20-1 (10-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Keltic Cliche (10-5) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft.
Court Drama 40-1 (10-1) Held up, headway halfway, chased leaders 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, well behind Watching Football (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (6) gd in May.
Flora Milly 15-2 (10-9) Prominent, ridden and challenged 4f out, every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Megabill (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Flying Phento 11-1 (10-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 30l behind Bai Zhu (10-9) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Follow The Dream 33-1 (10-9) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 16, 24l behind Cross Kennon (11-2) at Ludlow 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Nov.
Manele Bay 80-1 (10-5) In touch, headway to chase leaders 2f out, one pace under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Whiteoak (10-5) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) gs in Mar '07.
