tracked leaders, headway and switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead final 75 yards, ran on
dwelt raced wide, keen close up, pressed leaders over 3f out, hung left and every chance over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed final 75 yards, kept on
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden and short of room over 2f out, kept on one pace
led after 1f, ridden and joined over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
Hillbilly Boy scored over 7f at Wolverhampton last Saturday and should confirm superiority with third-placed Maypole Joe. However, he's unproven over today's extra furlong and LADY LUNCHALOT is preferred. She was beaten a couple of lengths in a maiden over track and trip last month and the form has since been boosted by the runner-up winning. Further improvement is expected and she can open her account in this as last week's Southwell winner, Napinda, has plenty to find on today's terms.
Hillbilly Boy (IRE) 4-6fav (9-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd well over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol beating Finaz (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Lady Lunchalot (USA) 5-2 (8-7) Chased leading pair, went 2nd under pressure inside final 2f, no chance with winner, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Maxi Dress (8-7) at Lingfield 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Jan.
Maypole Joe (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Chased leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Hillbilly Boy (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol.
Napinda 6-4fav (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge from over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs beating Shearian (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 3 ran.