mid-division, raced wide over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and headway to challenge over 1f out, soon led, kept on and headed towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish
Second Collection finished runner-up at Wolverhampton when dropping back down to 6f last time but has had plenty of chances. SCORCHED BREATH has more scope and, having shown ability with a third at Kempton on last month’s debut, Charlie Fellowes’ charge can open his account with normal progress. He should also have the measure of both Fort Benton and Estranged but the newcomer With Caution is a half-sister to a winner and may prove a threat.
Fort Benton (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Benny And The Jets (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Scorched Breath 5-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Total Commitment (9-2) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Estranged (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Airwaves (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f fll stks (5) pol in Dec.
Second Collection 7-2fav (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Deconso (8-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Sussudio 40-1 (9-0) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 22l behind Dazzling Dan (9-5) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (4) sft in Nov.
With Caution (IRE) Dandy Man filly out of Kitty Softpaws.