pulled hard in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, hard driven over 3f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, no extra close home
behind, shaken up over 1f out, never dangerous
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well
Margate found a Mark Johnston inmate too good when third on her debut at Wolverhampton and meets another here in the shape of newcomer Danube River. The Teofilo filly is worth noting for any strong support, as are Estedaama and Inffiraaj, though the latter pair have some improving to do on their reappearances if they're to match DYNASTIC. He's also having his first run of the year, but went within a head of opening his account at Kempton in October and should prove too good for Imtithal, who has made the frame on both starts over C&D.
Beckfield Point 22-1 (9-0) Dwelt, raced in rear, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 37l behind Mabaany (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Dynastic 9-4 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, joined winner last 100 yards, just held near finish, 2nd of 13, hd behind Holly Martins (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Tight Lipped (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Cravat (8-12) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep.
Tom Red Piccolo gelding out of Joyful Illusion.
Danube River Teofilo filly out of Last Rhapsody.
Estedaama (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Prominent early and took keen hold, held up in touch, bumped 2f out, no headway, eased well inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind Swingland (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2yo stks (5) gd in Aug.
Imtithal (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Burke's Rock (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Inffiraaj (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led until headed 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, 8th of 11, 13l behind Lacily (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2yo fll mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Margate 4-6fav (8-5) Close up on outer, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Arch Of Colours (8-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn fll (5) pol in Jan.