led centre group until groups merged 2f out, soon weakened
in touch stand side, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders stand side, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace
led stand side group, ridden 2f out when groups merged, soon joined, ridden and headed inside final furlong, ran on
in touch in centre, switched left over 2f out, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch stand side, switched left halfway, ridden and headway 2f out, soon every chance, ran on
tracked leaders centre, pushed along and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Punxsutawney Phil is penalised for winning over 1m4f at Wolverhampton but FIRST DYNASTY is preferred over today’s shorter trip. The latter placed at the same track on his first start gelded and return from an absence and can confirm running with fourth-placed Delphi Dreamer. Regal Rambler disappointed last time and has subsequently switched yards while Endued is a half-brother to a couple of winners and is a newcomer to note.
Punxsutawney Phil (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final 110 yards, battled on gamely, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec beating Percy Jones (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Delphi Dreamer 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost a bit of ground over 7f out, effort over 2f out, 4th over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Tairann (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Endued (IRE) Footstepsinthesand gelding out of Amethystos.
First Dynasty (USA) 7-1 (9-7) Led, edged right and headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Tairann (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Notimeforanother (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Dwelt start, always towards rear, last of 7, 33 1/4l behind Irish Flame (9-7) at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Dec.
Regal Rambler (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Led, pressed for lead over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, joined and headed over 2f out, ran on same pace, lost third final strides, 4th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Melfet (9-4) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Sep.
Yakhabar 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Whispering Song (9-2) at Chelmsford City 7f stks (4) pol in Nov.