soon led, hard ridden when challenged well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, soon one pace
chased leaders, progress to challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened entering final furlong, eased
Withdrawn
Zabeel Star beat a decent yardstick over course and distance earlier this month but is now back on a career-high mark and has to concede 21lb to HARMONICA (NAP). Sir Mark Prescott’s filly showed promise in her first season and came good in impressive style at Lingfield five days ago. As that was an apprentices’ race, she escapes a penalty and Luke Morris takes over the reins. Both of Newmarket Warrior’s victories have come over course and distance and he was only beaten a nose last time, though he has gone back up the weights again since. Woody Bay is best watched following his winter break and this looks much too tough for Escape Clause.
Zabeel Star (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Dwelt, in rear, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead close home, won at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Mar beating Arnarson (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Woody Bay 9-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Khamaary (9-10) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Newmarket Warrior (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Held up in touch, led final furlong, kept on and caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Man Of Verve (8-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Harmonica 10-3 (9-9) Raced wide tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead approaching 1f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Lingfield 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Carp Kid (9-7) by 5l, 6 ran.
Escape Clause (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Dwelt in rear, ridden halfway, eased over 2f out, tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Zaeem (9-2) at Southwell 7f stks (6) pol in Dec.
