close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
close up, weakened over 2f out
went left and slow away start, always behind
held up in touch and keen, smooth headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace
made all, ridden over 2f out, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up and keen, weakened over 3f out
BOX OFFICE is preferred to Fastnet Storm and Prize Point. The last named merits respect given his stable's good form and the ability that he showed last year but he's far from certain on paper to be suited by a mile and others may see out this trip better. One of those is Box Office who stepped up on the form of his first two runs to gain a maiden success at Leicester in October. The form of that race hasn't worked out all that well thus far although the second won his next start impressively and the principals could turn out to be useful and his initial mark should certainly be workable. Fastnet Storm gained plenty of experience last term and held on gamely to win a nursery at Pontefract on his final start; he's versatile with regard to underfoot conditions and his pedigree suggests that he should continue to progress this season. Big Apple Boy is another that has to conclusively prove that he sees out this trip after three runs at six but he shapes as though it won't be a problem but this could prove to be a tough enough return to action. Geneva Geyser remains open to improvement and is another to note but we'll side with Box Office.
Box Office 7-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, headed halfway, led again over 1f out, ran on well, won at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct beating Al Marmoom (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Big Apple Boy (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra when lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Go Go Green (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) gd in Oct.
Fastnet Storm (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, all out, won at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct beating Dubai Crest (9-6) by shd, 16 ran.
Geneva Geyser (GER) 16-1 (9-1) Raced wide, held up, improved to track leaders halfway, ridden and not handle bend 2f out, no impression soon after, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Cyflymder (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Prize Point Evensfav (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, was one pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Fol Liam (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Jul.
Johnmanderville 16-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 7th of 9, 11l behind Crackdown (9-7) at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Common Diva 10-1 (8-10) Led, headed well inside final furlong, faded, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Stagecoach Jade (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol.
Amethyst Dawn (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Pulled hard in rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 9l behind Dubai Crest (9-1) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
