tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, not trouble leaders
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced green in rear, soon pushed along, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt in rear, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, headway on outer to track leader over 5f out, led 2f out, ridden and joined over 1f out, ran on
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never a factor
Equal Sum made a winning start at Wolverhampton when starting at 20/1 but could still figure again, despite a penalty, as today's opposition with racecourse experience have shown little so far with the exception of MOSAKHAR. The latter finished fourth at Newcastle on a recent debut when giving the impression this extra furlong would suit and Roger Varian's colt can open his account in this. Jim Crowley prefers the latter to Alandalos but Vegatina and Martin King are both newcomers worthy of a second glance.
Equal Sum 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, soon edged right, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, kept on well under pressure, won at Wolverhampton 7f stks (4) pol in Dec beating Badayel (9-2) by hd, 10 ran.
Biz Markee (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, never a factor, 11th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Khuzaam (9-2) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Dec.
Ede's 33-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 4f out, well beaten final 3f, 10th of 11, 22 1/4l behind Rectory Road (8-13) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Jungle Warfare (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Always behind, beaten halfway, 11th of 12, 27 1/4l behind The Night Watch (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (4) pol in Dec.
Martin King Oasis Dream colt out of I'm A Dreamer.
Mosakhar 2-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, better for experience, 4th of 10, 4l behind Almashriq (9-2) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Supreme Chance 100-1 (9-2) Always in rear, last of 10, dist behind Humanitarian (9-2) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Alandalos Invincible Spirit filly out of Ghanaati.
Entitle 9-4 (8-11) Went right start and slow into stride, in rear, pushed along over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 12l behind Neverland Rock (9-2) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Loch Lady 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders on outside, lost place over 5f out, well beaten over 2f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Manorah (8-11) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Vegatina Lope De Vega filly out of Valtina.
Royal Family (FR) 6-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, never involved, 8th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Clematis (8-11) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.