led, ridden over 1f out, found little, headed and no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong
keen, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
Always Certain stepped up considerably on what he has shown in two previous outings to finish second behind the progressive Liberty Valence in a maiden over course and distance last time. He appeared to lack a turn of foot in that closing stages of that contest but it is likely plenty use will be made of him. It appears a match between the selection and Kibitzer. Kibitzer was a bitter disappointment on his latest outing, failing to settle throughout the contest with those exertions taking their toll in the latter stages. The form of that maiden may not be too bad with the third, Always A Rock, having finished a close second in a decent maiden at Lingfield on Saturday. Always Certain is put forward with concerns over Kibitzer being a head strong individual.
Always Certain (USA) 4-5fav (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Liberty Valance (8-10) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Christophers Quest Forzando colt, half-brother to 1m-1m4f winner Sangiovese and winning hurdler Orion Express.
Kibitzer 4-6fav (9-3) Keen and soon chasing winner, ridden 2f out, under pressure when edged left from over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Rio L'Oren (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Lucullus 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 9l behind Commander Cave (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Sunny Spells Zamindar gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m5f and over hurdles.