held up in rear, in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge
disputed 2nd place to chase winner over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
hung left throughout, made all, set steady pace, quickened 2f out, soon ridden 2 lengths clear, kept on
keen, disputed 2nd place, ridden over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, stayed on
held up in rear but in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
With a mark of 79 and the highest rated of those already in possession of a mark DOUBLE ACT looks the best choice as a winner with Bartica and Whotsit looking the main danger. The selection is on the hunt for a hat-trick here after taking two similar races in his last two efforts. Hold up tactics were applied for the latest success, which will ideally suit this track, and he's running true to his mark which holds him in high regard here. Whosit sprang a 40/1 surprise over course and distance a week ago. The dramatic turnaround in form may have been brought about by the application of headgear and with blinkers used again he'll also be looking to make his bid for glory from behind the leaders. Bartica has 15lbs of improvement to find based on official ratings to beat Double Act. Although his own form as been moderate the lines keep getting franked and a career best will have him close. Michelle was solid enough on debut to show ability while Crown Affair has bits and pieces to be in with a shout so with all in with at least a chance we give Double Act the best chance of all.
Double Act 5-6fav (9-4) Steadied start and settled in rear, headway to chase leader over 1f out, stayed on steadily under pressure to lead final 75 yards, won at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan beating Hold The Bucks (9-1) by a hd, 9 ran.
Crown Affair (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Held up, headway on outer over 2f, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Desert Bump (8-8) at W'hampton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Jan.
Bartica (IRE) 4-1co-fav (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, hung badly left from over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Fong's Alibi (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Whotsit (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol beating Desert Bump (9-4) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Michelle (IRE) 12-1 (7-12) Dwelt, held up, in touch, ridden headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Whotsit (8-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol.
