Gas Monkey has found one too good the last twice now and headgear is applied having been raised a further 4lb for his latest second at Kempton. Aqua Libre ran well at Wolverhampton recently when finishing in front of Mossy's Lodge while Scenery attempts today’s trip for the first time after finishing runner-up over 7f here. Rock Island Line won at Wolverhampton when last in action but missed the whole of last year and TOP OFFER is preferred. He scored over track and trip in September and is taken to reverse earlier running with Mossy's Lodge on more favourable terms having gone close back here last month.
Gas Monkey 7-1 (9-6) Led early, soon towards rear, hampered over 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, pressed winner, held close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Cashel (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Spirit Of Sarwan (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Started slowly, towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 15 1/2l behind Dashing Poet (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Jetstream (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Proceed (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Aqua Libre 22-1 (9-7) Awkward start, soon mid-division, headway and switched right 1f out, ran on, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Arrowzone (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Kilbaha Lady (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Merweb (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Rock Island Line 11-2 (9-0) Close up, effort over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating New Abbey Angel (8-12) by 1l, 13 ran.
Strawberryandcream 14-1 (8-11) Dwelt in rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Blame Culture (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Mossy's Lodge 3-1jfav (9-6) Edgy in gates, slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 7th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Foxy Lady (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Scenery 14-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway near side of group over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Porrima (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Top Offer 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway when not much room over 1f out, stayed on, went 2nd towards finish, not able to reach winner, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Betty Grable (8-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Highwayman 7-1 (9-6) Held up behind, headway under pressure on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, never on terms, 4th of 16, 5l behind Prerogative (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (7) pol in Jan.
Lukoutoldmakezebak 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, hampered after 1f, weakened over 3f out, last of 9, 9 1/4l behind Power Sail (8-7) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
La Cumparsita (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, some headway 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 9l behind Aibell (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Twiggy 14-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat, 3rd of 13, 4 3/4l behind Lion Hearted (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (7) pol in Jan.
