tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, behind from 5th, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division ridden when hit 5th, soon weakened
held up, headway 6th, ridden approaching 2 out took 2nd last, one pace
tracked leaders, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, edging right under pressure and fading
in rear, mistake 2nd, never on terms
keen in rear, reluctant 5th, behind up when pulled up before 2 out
led, mistake 6th, headed 3 out, soon ridden and led again 2 out, ridden out
in touch, weakening when mistake 3 out
mid-division, not fluent 4th and lost place, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 4 out, plugged on
always in the rear, behind when pulled up before 3 out
Guardian of Truth, Sweetheart and Bucephalus look the three to concentrate on in the opener and the vote is given to Sweetheart. The selection was a fair fourth behind Breedsbreeze in what looked a more competitive race last time out and with improvement likely will be hard to beat. Guardian Of Truth rates the main danger on his latest third behind Squadron but he will do well to give weight and a beating to the selection. Bucephalus has won at up to 9 furlongs on the flat and with his yard back in better form he should be watched in the market. Hope Road was fifth behind Prideus on his debut and is another that is sure to improve but the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip. Of the others Chunky's Choice won over 12 furlongs on the flat and looks sure to stay but for the winner we are happy to return to Sweetheart.
Guardian of Truth (IRE) 2-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, every chance 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Squadron (10-12) at Sandown 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Bucephalus (IRE) 7-2 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, smooth headway on wide outside early straight, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp 0-70 gf in Nov beating Bentesina (9-10) by 3l, 22 ran (Flat).
Chunky's Choice (IRE) 11-4fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, in command final furlong, ridden out, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct beating Four Miracles (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran (Flat).
Hope Road 6-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 27l behind Prideus (11-0) at Warwick 2m 4yo mdn hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Shavansky 18-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 18, 15l behind Songe (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Shrewd Dude 66-1 (10-4) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakening approaching 2 out, 12th of 15, well behind Dave's Dream (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Jan.
Stratn Jack 50-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, headway 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Ready To Crown (9-9) at Huntingdon 1m 6f nhf (5) gf in Nov.
Sweetheart 20-1 (10-2) Held up, hit 1st, ridden after 4 out, one pace, 4th of 10, 23l behind Breedsbreeze (11-7) at Sandown 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) sft in Jan.
Alecia (IRE) 5-2 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, went 3rd over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Glenridding (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec (Flat).
Hayward's Heath 20-1 (8-11) Behind, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 40l behind President Dan (8-8) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul (Flat).
My Monna 16-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon led, headed over 8f out, stayed prominent, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Take A Mile (8-13) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol (Flat).
Slo Mo Shun 100-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden 6th, weakened next, 7th of 9, well behind Sonning Star (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo nov hdl (4) sft.
Zameliana 40-1 (8-5) Always last, lost touch final 3f, tailed off, last of 5, 26l behind Imminent Victory (9-9) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov (Flat).
