slowly into stride, soon tracking leader, led over 3f out, hard ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, hard driven over 3f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly
led, headed over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on, never on terms
dwelt, held up in rear, never dangerous
broke well, chased leaders, under pressure 2f out, soon one pace
awkward start, held up in mid-division, never dangerous
broke well, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon lost action, virtually pulled up
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms
Some interesting runners in this bunch and BLUES MUSIC is our idea of the most likely winner with Lingfield Bound and Capponi entering the shortlist. The Indian Ridge colt has looked in need of his two racecourse starts thus far but his latest effort exhibited some promise despite a slow break. A half-brother to Pax Soprana, the mile really shouldn't be an issue. Lingfield Bound would be an aptly named winner. He was guilty only of coming up against an above average recruit last time and was some way clear of the remainder. Mark Johnston will alas have a handle on that form and he is the trainer of Capponi. The pedigree has him as a positive as he is closely related to that very smart miler of the past, No Excuse Needed. Peter Chapple-Hyam had a winner earlier in the week and he is represented by Streets Of War. The colt was easy to back on debut at Newbury on his sole juvenile start but remains with his colt status in tact as we head into a new season. The Wonga Coup was a cheap purchase though has a very decent American pedigree. Any money at longer odds would be interesting. Blues Music is not without a few concerns though in a race that should throw up a few future winners, he has enough positives to make him the call.
Blues Music (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Slowly in to stride, soon pushed along to track leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Rebel Soldier (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Capponi (IRE) Medicean colt out of Nawaiet.
Gazamali (IRE) 150-1 (8-12) Always behind, 13th of 14, 31l behind Madam Macie (8-12) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Lingfield Bound (IRE) 7-4 (8-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, chased winner 5f out, no impression from over 1f out, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Call To Arms (8-9) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Streets Of War (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 13, 11l behind Gardening Leave (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
The Wonga Coup (IRE) Northern Afleet gelding out of Quichesterbahn.
Mack's Sister 66-1 (8-12) Keen early, held up in rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, 6th of 7, 7l behind Rebel Soldier (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Sheila Toss (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Magic Doll (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Sep.
Sirri 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 17, 15l behind Pipette (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo stks (4) sft in Sep.
Trelicia 33-1 (8-9) Behind, making some moderate headway when hampered and eased inside final furlong, 12th of 13, 12l behind Edinburgh Knight (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
