held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out
held up, ridden over 5f out, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong
led for 2f, chased winner, weakened over 1f out
in rear, struggling halfway, soon tailed off
mid-division, not much room over 3f out, soon lost place, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, headway to lead after 2f, kept on well from over 1f out
held up, headway on outer over 4f out, soon ridden, no impression
held up in touch, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 4f out, no extra over 1f out
West End Lad gets the vote in a poor contest ahead of Niqaab and Phone Call. The selection showed his first sign of form for a switch to this surface and if able to reproduce it, he wouldn't be out of the running in what is a very poor contest. Niqaab left Barry Hills and is yet to show much for Willie Musson. Officially the BHA figures suggest him to be a player in this contest. Phone Call is sent back on the flat after an abortive campaign over hurdles. Conclave didnt look anything special over 14 furlongs but this race isnt that hot. Eddystone was a cheap cast off from the Sheikh Mohammed operation and on recent evidence, they have little to worry about. West End Lad can only be recommended to the most minimum of stakes.
Weet For Ever (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 24l behind Island Green (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
West End Lad 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden along and headway on inner over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Dart (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Dec.
Eddystone (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always in rear, mistake 3rd, lost touch 4th, 10th of 12, well behind Sweetheart (10-5) at Plumpton 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Dec (N.Hunt).
Feeling Peckish (USA) 150-1 (7-11) Prominent, ridden along when weakening 3f out, 9th of 10, 15l behind Snow Dancer (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 3yo clm (4) gf in Oct.
Smiling Tiger 80-1 (7-13) Pushed along in rear, beaten halfway, last of 7, well behind Dee Cee Elle (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Phone Call 66-1 (9-2) Always in rear, never a factor, last of 13, 24l behind Crete (9-9) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) gs in Oct.
She's The Lady 28-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened from 4th, 12th of 15, well behind Rajeh (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May (N.Hunt).
Conclave (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden over 4f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 5, 6l behind Clear Reef (9-9) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Mariaverdi 14-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Smokey The Bear (8-9) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Dec.
Niqaab 11-1 (9-4) Pulled hard towards rear, headway 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Fresh Mint (8-13) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.