led early, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, demoted to 4th and well held from over 1f out
tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, soon led and edged left, edged right and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
soon led, ridden and joined 2f out, soon headed, not much room 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, held up, closed on bit 2f out, led over 1f out, easily
Nonrunner
Sir Mark Prescott's runners usually handle this surface but today's distance could be a problem for the newcomer Albaraka as she's related to winners over a mile and further. LES VERGUETTES has the best form of those with experience, albeit on Polytrack, but she's the one to beat if taking to Fibresand. Marshal Plat Club has improved since her debut over 5f here and better is expected while there should be more to come from Silver Turn who shaped well at Catterick on her first start in September when attracting support.
Southwark Newshawk 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, ridden and kept on approaching 1f out, 5th of 10, 12l behind Lets Move It (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Close To The Edge (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Raced wide, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 4l behind Birdolini (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Les Verguettes (IRE) 11-10fav (8-12) Led, ridden and strongly challenged inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 5, nk behind Cloud Illusions (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
Silver Turn 9-4fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, raced towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 4th of 11, 5l behind Nine Before Ten (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Gessabelle 20-1 (8-7) Rider removed blind late, slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, 6th of 8, 16l behind Broughtons Day (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Dec.
Marshal Plat Club 8-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Co Dependent (9-3) at Kempton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Albaraka Selkirk filly out of Alborada.
