tracked leader, not always fluent, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon led, headed last, unable to quicken flat
not always fluent, chased leaders, closed 3 out, not much room and switched right before 2 out, led last, ran on
held up, not fluent 3rd, outpaced 7th, well beaten from 9th
took keen hold, led, not fluent 3rd, mistake next, headed after 2 out, one pace last
held up, closed 7th, pushed along after 4 out, outpaced and no impression from next
in rear, mistake 1st, soon tailed off, pulled up before 8th
Dormello Mo beat ITTIRAD's stablemate Dubai Prince by eight lengths here three weeks ago with Nicolas Chauvin a further two-and-a-half lengths away in third. But the latter would have finished much closer had he not tried to take the second-last by the roots when still in front. John Ferguson's gelding gets the nod to come out on top today, however, given he jumped well when making a winning debut over the larger obstacles at Worcester and has the scope to do much better. Ted Spread hasn't won for a long time and may struggle after a break while Mr Burbidge will find easier opportunities in the months ahead.
Dormello Mo (FR) 15-8fav (11-12) Tracked leader, challenged 3 out, ridden to lead between last 2, stayed on well to forge clear flat, won at Newton Abbot 2m (4) gd in Sep beating Dubai Prince (11-12) by 8l, 4 ran.
Ittirad (USA) 3-10fav (11-5) Close 3rd, not fluent 2nd, tracked leader from next, closed 4 out, led before last, clear flat, easily, won at Worcester 2m (4) gf in Sep beating Lyric Street (11-5) by 6l, 4 ran.
Mr Burbidge 4-1 (11-8) With leader, left in narrow lead 1st (usual 3rd), headed after last (usual 4 out), ridden and lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 5th of 7, dist behind Zarzal (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Nicolas Chauvin (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Led, joined 3 out, ridden and headed between last 2, soon no extra, well held by front pair flat, 3rd of 4, 10 1/2l behind Dormello Mo (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m (4) gd in Sep.
Ted Spread 3-1fav (11-2) Took keen hold, held up in 4th, disputing close 3rd 4 out, not fluent 3 out, ridden in 4th and held when pulled up quickly before next, at Kempton 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Winged Express (IRE) 6-4fav (10-9) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, closed after 5th, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, mistake last, not much room close home, kept on, just held, 2nd of 10, shd behind Upton Wood (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in May.
