broke well, led early, tracked leaders and keen, chased winner over 2f out, no extra last 100 yards
towards rear, pushed along well over 3f out, never dangerous
pushed along to chase leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, just held
soon led, made rest, ridden over 1f out, just held on, driven out
always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
always behind, eased final furlong
prominent, reminders over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led briefly early, close up and keen, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
dwelt, pushed along towards rear, soon very keen, badly hampered on inside 5f out, never dangerous after
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
mid-division, ridden entering final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
Given his breeding and expensive price tag, it's a bit disappointing OLD ENGLISH hasn't won yet. Still, he has improved with each start and now handicapping for the first time with Kieren Fallon taking over the reins, Mark Johnston's colt looks capable of chalking up his first win. Caelis had today's rival Warbond back in fifth when scoring at Kempton on her debut but the runner-up has let the form down since, and the more experienced City Legend makes more appeal. C&D winner Titan Diamond ran below par over a mile here on his latest start but better is expected today.
Saucy Buck (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, edged left well over 1f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Silly Billy (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Holcombe Boy 8-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Corsican Boy (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
City Legend 9-2 (8-12) Dwelt, soon pushed along to chase leader on inside, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Odin (9-6) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Old English (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Baharat (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Come On The Irons (USA) 4-1 (8-8) Fly jumped start and slowly into stride, soon ridden and outpaced, 9th of 10, 23l behind Loch Fleet (8-5) at Lingfield 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb.
Out Of The Storm 5-2fav (9-3) Held up in rear, under pressure over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon no impression, 5th of 10, 9l behind Sugar Beet (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Caelis 11-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb beating Grand Piano (9-7) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Warbond 50-1 (8-11) Led and keen, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Caelis (8-6) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb.
Karate (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Went left start, took keen hold and wide, dropped in last pair 5f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to get involved, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Flynn's Boy (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Lough Corrib (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Better Self (8-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo clm stks (5) pol.
Titan Diamond (IRE) 3-1fav (8-9) Led 1f, chased leading duo, ridden and outpaced when hung left well over 1f out, no chance after, 7th of 11, 8l behind Govenor General (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Bedibyes 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden to 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 14, 6l behind Titan Diamond (8-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Sleeping Brave 14-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Magic Of The Sea (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
