sent forward from wide draw, made all, driven clear over 1f out, ran on strongly
mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, never a threat
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, effort over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well closing stages
BUY ME BACK has placed in both outings so far including a second over today’s trip at Kempton on her debut. Archie Watson’s filly may prove good enough fitted with headgear today as this doesn’t look a particularly strong contest. Dashing Roger disappointed here last time having placed at Brighton earlier while Alborkan and New Arrival look likely improvers along with Golden Fountain. Ajax Tavern is a half-brother to three winners and is preferred to Coconut Sugar and Sepia Belle of the newcomers.
Ajax Tavern Canford Cliffs gelding out of Gimme Some Lovin.
Alborkan (FR) 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway on outside over 4f out, effort and edged left over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Mazikeen (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Dec.
Dashing Roger 7-1 (9-2) Tracked winner until ridden entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Rhubarb Bikini (9-2) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Dec.
Golden Fountain (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 4f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 9, 11 3/4l behind Sky Commander (9-5) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Good Time Charlie 50-1 (9-2) Went left start, soon switched right, always towards rear, 7th of 11, 12l behind Raaeb (9-9) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Oct.
Indigo Times (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Mazikeen (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Dec.
Various (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Behind, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Eevilynn Drew (9-1) at Kempton 7f stks (4) pol in Oct.
Arietta 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Delta's Royalty (9-0) at Kempton 1m mdn fll stks (5) pol in Dec.
Brown Eyed Girl 66-1 (8-12) Towards rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never involved, 12th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Eastern Sheriff (9-3) at Kempton 1m stks (6) pol in Nov.
Coconut Sugar (IRE) Gutaifan filly out of Murrieta.
Kalimotxo 66-1 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor, 7th of 10, 15l behind Harrison Point (9-2) at Lingfield 7f stks (4) pol in Dec.
New Arrival (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Behind, driven over 2f out, stayed on well on outside throughout final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Cry Havoc (8-12) at Kempton 6f fll stks (5) pol in Nov.
Sepia Belle Sepoy filly out of Dixie Belle.
Buy Me Back 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Splendidly (9-9) at Newcastle 6f stks (6) pol in Dec.