led until headed 3rd and stayed in touch, ridden and every chance 3 out, kept on one pace from next
towards rear, ridden after 6th, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 3 out, kept on well flat, just failed
mid-division, ridden and headway from 3 out to lead 2 out, driven out flat
mid-division, effort when hit 6th, soon hampered on home bend, ridden and weakened from 2 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out to chase leaders, weakening when hit last
in touch, led 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place approaching 6th, soon beaten
towards rear, ridden and mid-division approaching 3 out, no impression
mid-division, headway after 6th to track leaders, soon ridden and weakened from approaching 2 out
always towards rear
always towards rear
behind, ridden after 6th, kept on from next
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, headed next, gradually weakened
Many of these would have a chance on their best form and so a tentative vote is given to King's Quay, Kadount and The Duke's Speech are two of many dangers. The selection appears to have the best recent form having chased home Forthright in a valuable race here last time out. He holds his form particularly well and looks the safest option this afternoon. Kadount is a strange old character but had plenty of ability when with Alan King. Lennie Lungo is just the man to rejuvenate him and it would be no surprise to see this one involved in the finish. The Dukes Speech hasn't really lived up to his early reputation but is another that could suddenly turn in a good display. Bugus Dreams doesn't have too much to find on book and may be the best of the others, however Kings Quay is at the top of his game and he just gets the verdict.
Locksmith 66-1 (11-5) Led to 1st, tracked leaders after, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 15l behind Forthright (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
The Duke's Speech (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Always behind, tailed off from 6th, 12th of 13, well behind Our Jasper (10-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Kadount (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Led to 6th, weakened from 3 out, 11th of 13, well behind Our Jasper (10-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Double Vodka (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Close up, hit 2nd, headway to challenge 6th, ridden and every chance when hit 2 out, weakened from next, 5th of 15, 5l behind Forthright (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
Bogus Dreams (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, kept on one pace from next, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Forthright (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
Saif Sareea 9-2 (10-6) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 33l behind Double Vodka (10-8) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Dec.
Kings Quay 5-2fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, hit 5th, ridden and chased leaders 3 out, kept on from last, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Forthright (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
Masafi (IRE) 4-1co-fav (10-11) Led 2nd, hit next, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 13l behind Double Vodka (10-8) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Dec.
Millagros (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Mid-division, hit 4th, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, hit next, weakened from last, 6th of 15, 6l behind Forthright (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
Pilca (FR) 11-1 (10-3) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression, 7th of 15, 9l behind Forthright (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
Clouding Over 6-1 (9-7) Made all, left 6 lengths clear 2 out, stayed on, won at Southwell 2m mrs hcp hdl (2) sft in Jan beating Magical Legend (10-7) by 5l, 9 ran.
Turbo (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Held up, outpaced 2 out, never dangerous, 4th of 6, well behind Torkinking (11-10) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy in Dec.
South Bronx (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders until ridden and weakened after 6th, 9th of 15, 10l behind Forthright (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
St Pirran (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Held up in rear, headway on outer approaching 6th, weakened from 2 out, 5th of 13, 21l behind Our Jasper (10-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Wally Wonder (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Made all, hit 3 out, clear when hit next, kept on well, won at Catterick 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec beating Ballyhale (11-9) by 10l, 11 ran.
