close up, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on one pace
keen tracked leader, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace
keen in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, pushed along 2f out, not trouble leaders
dwelt in rear, pushed along over 2f out, not trouble leaders
led, pushed along and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
SAULIRE STAR was keen on her debut for Tim Easterby’s yard and faded in the closing stages over 1m2f here. The drop back down in trip should suit and this won’t take much winning. Balqaa has undergone wind surgery and is fitted with headgear on her reappearance having placed over 7f last year while Zenzero won over the latter trip here back in October. Going Underground may improve for today’s additional headgear but the rest are harder to recommend.
Going Underground 13-2 (9-2) Dwelt close up, headway to chase leader over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Dragons Will Rise (9-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Central City (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 6l behind Nuble (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Balqaa 14-1 (9-6) In rear near side, always struggling, 17th of 19, 26 1/2l behind Vocatus (9-10) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) sft in Nov.
Publicist 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never on terms, 13th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Mr Sensible (9-9) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Saulire Star (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden for effort 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra final 50yds, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Selecto (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Zenzero (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Off the pace towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Pallas Lord (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Cosa Sara (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Selecto (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Gloryella 150-1 (10-0) Held up off the pace in 6th, closer halfway, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 11, 28 1/2l behind Kingson (11-0) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.