prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on
slowly away towards rear, headway halfway, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, chased winner over 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
taken to post early, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, stayed on
very slowly away, outpaced, never on terms
very slowly away and jinked left, in rear, never on terms
King Leonidas may have been expected to reappear in a much more prestigious contest after an impressive victory here in November. The beautifully-bred son of Kingman out of a Galileo mare has to concede 7lb to EASTERN WORLD, a half-brother to Group 1 winner Thunder Snow and three other high-class winners. The Godolphin colt, an Irish Derby entry, was very green on his debut at Kempton and can take advantage of the weight concession. Bullfinch is also penalised for his victory at Chelmsford and looks up against it but the Sea The Stars colt Star Of Wins is a newcomer to note.
King Leonidas 13-8fav (9-0) Towards rear, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed 2 lengths clear entering final furlong, eased close home, won at Newmarket 7f stks (4) sft in Oct beating Evening Sun (9-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Big Brown (IRE) Canford Cliffs gelding out of Caravan Of Dreams.
Eagles Crag (IRE) Fastnet Rock colt out of La Salina.
Eastern World (IRE) 10-11fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Starcat (9-5) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Dec.
Keep It Brief Muhaarar colt out of Brevity.
Late Arrival (IRE) Night Of Thunder colt out of Powdermill.
Lincoln Bright (IRE) Lope De Vega gelding out of Night Fairy.
Sarvan Lope De Vega gelding out of Tequila Sunrise.
Star Of Wins (IRE) Sea The Stars colt out of Ninas Terz.
Winter Reprise (FR) Intello colt out of Winter Fashion.
Bullfinch 9-4fav (9-2) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Chelmsford City 7f stks (5) pol in Nov beating Cedar Cage (9-2) by 2l, 11 ran.
Zmile 66-1 (8-12) Keen, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 11th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Pinatubo (9-3) at Ascot 7f lst stks (1) gd in Jun.