in touch, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, chased winner final furlong
led and keen, headed after 3 out and weakened
always in the rear
held up, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leader, hit 1st, ridden to lead after 3 out, clear final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakening when mistake last
Qulinton can only be a nominal selection in a race where there's precious little to get excited about. Pebrock is one of the likelier winners along with My Monna. The selection won over 1 mile 6 on the level in France and is out of a winning chaser. He wouldn't need to be out of the ordinary to make a winning debut in this company and market confidence would look significant. Pebrock did well to win a bumper on debut and didn't fare too badly on his hurdling bow at Uttoxeter. However, he was very disappointing at Ludlow last time so cannot be confidently recommended. He's certainly good enough to win this if anywhere near his best. Winning pointer Moncada Bay has been off the track for a long time but is another that would be of interest if the vibes were positive whilst My Monna ran a fair race here on debut behind Sweetheart. She didn't fare too badly over a longer trip at Fontwell last time either and should take a hand in the finish but we'll chance our arm with Qulinton.
Moncada Way (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 28l behind Carlitos (10-7) at Sandown 2m nhf (6) gf in Nov '06.
Noble Minstrel 33-1 (10-11) Led, clear 3rd, headed 5th, soon weakened, 7th of 9, well behind Laredo Sound (11-8) at Lingfield 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Pebrock (FR) 4-1 (11-4) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 16, 38l behind Cruchain (11-4) at Ludlow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Sea Robber (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Keen, always in rear, 12th of 16, well behind Osolomio (11-3) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Maria Antonia (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 7, 13l behind My Friend Fritz (9-6) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs (Flat).
Qulinton (FR) (10-1) Prominent, one pace final 2f, 5th of 8, 6l behind Mister No (10-1) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f stk gs in Sept (Flat).
My Monna 22-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, ridden when hit 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 12, 28l behind Bremen (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gs.
Bollywood (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 9, 20l behind Laredo Sound (11-8) at Lingfield 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Henry Holmes 8-1 (8-11) Raced keenly, prominent, pressed leader 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind War of The Roses (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec (Flat).
