led, ridden over 3f out, driven and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leader until over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leader until 8f out, soon ridden and lost touch
slowly into stride, soon in touch, chased leader over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and stayed on
held up in last place, headway on outer 4f out, soon ridden, went 3rd 2f out, soon outpaced by leading pair
in rear, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened and behind
held up in touch, ridden and weakened 6f out, soon behind
keen, tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, wewakened over 2f out
Zaffeu appeared to appreciate the step up in trip last time and can land this with Kanisorn and Rebel Raider the alternatives. Zaffeu beat a very moderate bunch last time but with much the same to contend with here he should take all the beating. He has shown a liking for the fibresand which is a further encouragement. Kanisorn has not progressed since been clamied from his Italian connections and looked a non stayer last time so on that count he is passed over while Rebel Raider steps back up in distance having not been disgraced at Kempton recently over a trip short of his best. This will not take much winning and Zaffeu is our choice.
Kanisorn (SWE) 8-1 (9-12) Held up in touch, driven 6f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 25l behind Bugsy's Boy (9-0) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Rebel Raider (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Chimes At Midnight (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Youmeanddupree (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Started very slowly, always rear, ridden 4f out soon weakened and eased final 2f, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Itsawindup (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Feb.
Zaffeu 9-2 (9-6) Held up in touch, 2nd over 5f out until over 4f out, 2nd again over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 2m 1f sll hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Perfect Storm (8-5) by 2l, 6 ran.
Matinee Idol 3-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 2nd of 4, 6l behind Hucking Heat (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f sll (6) fbs in Feb.
Salawat 100-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 21l behind Mujamead (9-4) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Francesco 40-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 16l behind Castara Bay (9-1) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn clm (5) gf in Sept.
Dot's Delight 16-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take modest 3rd entering final furlong, no chance with first two, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Josh You Are (9-12) at Lingfield 2m app hcp (5) pol in Feb.