led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, raced wide in mid-division, ran wide bend 2f out, hung left, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced , always well behind
in touch on inside, ridden to press leaders approaching final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, driven along in rear, never a factor
prominent, ridden 2f out, chased leader inside final furlong, ran on to lead final 100 yards
slowly into stride, mid-division, driven, struggling over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed, not quicken final 100 yards
mid-division, ridden, struggling 2f out
Kokila is given the vote ahead of Radiator Rooney, with Didn't We, Billy Bling, Island Dream and Kitchen Sink worth a mention. Kokila made her debut at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day, turning in a pleasing effort to finish third against more experienced rivals. That was over seven furlongs, but she gave the impression that at this stage of her career, this shorter journey will be more to her liking. Ex-Irish Radiator Rooney failed to concede nine-pounds to Mister Incredible at Southwell last time and looks a danger, given that he handled a Polytrack surface at Wolverhampton on his British debut. Didn't We looked a definite future winner when runner-up on his Newmarket debut in September, but has failed to shine in two starts on the all-weather, while Billy Bling shaped fairly well when third at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and can make a bid for the frame at least. Island Dream should be noted in the market with Jamie Spencer up for Barney Curley, and Kitchen Sink has been placed three times on the Wolverhampton Polytrack but has yet to impress here. In a moderate contest, Kokila has enough scope to come out on top.
Kitchen Sink (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, switched right inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Clipper Hoy (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Billy Bling (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) With leader, led over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Foreplay (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Billy Wizz (IRE) Namid gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Niteowl Lad.
Didn't We (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Critic (9-0) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) std.
Island Green (USA) Cozzene gelding out of winning sprinter Legend of Spring.
King's College (USA) Stravinsky colt out of an unraced mare.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Led, edged right and headed over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Mister Incredible (8-8) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Kokila 10-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Reveur (8-7) at W'hampton 7f nov stk (5) pol in Dec.
