made all from sole rival, drew readily clear final 2f, in no danger after, very easily
chased sole rival, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, lost touch 2f out, no match for easy winner
LORD NORTH was sent to Redcar for his debut in October and had few problems seeing off Fox Leicester, who won easily next time. John Gosden's charge looks destined for better things and should take care of these. Mostawaa has the advantage of a course and distance victory having won very easily in November but Ayr Poet makes a belated racecourse debut and has to concede weight for age. Neesaan is related to two winners at this trip and receives plenty of weight from the two winners.
Lord North (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on strongly to lead close home, won at Redcar 1m stks (4) sft in Oct beating Fox Leicester (9-2) by 1l, 10 ran.
Neesaan New Approach filly out of Red Dune.
Ayr Poet Poet's Voice gelding out of Jabbara.
Mostawaa 28-1 (9-5) Made all, ridden over 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, found extra towards finish, won at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Nov beating Capla Crusader (9-5) by 3l, 12 ran.