chased leaders, disputing well held 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, raced wide, took keen hold and soon close up, weakened over 2f out
disputing lead until ridden 3f out, chased winner, no impression when weakened to 3rd just over 1f out
slight lead, definite advantage 3f out, clear when green and went left over 1f out, heavily eased final 110 yards
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened soon after
slowly into stride, took keen hold soon held up tracking leaders, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on to well held 2nd just over 1f out, no chance with very easy winner
Aussie Dollar had Dance To Destiny behind when fourth at Kempton last month on only his second start and could prove best of those with experience if taking to the Fibresand. Mark Johnston scored at Lingfield on Saturday with a potentially useful newcomer and SON VIDA has plenty going for him on his debut. He's a half-brother to six winners including Ransom O 'War, who won here for the Middleham trainer before going on to Group 1 success when trained in Germany. Fellow newcomer Kishanda is also related to a Fibresand winner and is worth noting.
Chez Vrony 17-2 (9-4) Held up behind in touch, driven and effort on inside over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 11l behind Powerful Presence (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Lyford Lad 33-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling over 4f out, 14th of 16, 48l behind Broughtons Star (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Aussie Dollar (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Rasheed (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Son Vida (IRE) Titus Livius colt out of Sombreffe.
Dance To Destiny 16-1 (8-13) Broke well, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 10l behind Rasheed (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Kishanda Sleeping Indian filly out of Kali.
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.