chased leading trio, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon chasing leading trio, ridden halfway went 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace
jumped awkwardly, soon with leader led over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, comfortable
chased leading trio, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
pulled hard, soon with leaders, ridden halfway, hung left and chased winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
Minus Fifteen has shown enough in two starts to suggest that he can make it third time lucky; Young Gladiator and Fools Gold make it to the shortlist. The selection seemed to improve markedly from first to second runs and has been given a mini-break in order to improve over the winter. His second to Premier Danseur at Doncaster is the best form in this race and a repeat of that run should be enough. Jal Music has had plenty of chances and whilst he is effective on the all-weather, we are happy to take him on as he is still just rated 67. Swindon Town Flyer has a similar profile and a similar rating but may be better for his break, whilst Fools Gold showed glimpses of ability last time out at Southwell and whilst he may go well, handicaps may be where his future lies. Fujin Dancer may go well at a price, however we are happy to side with Minus Fifteen.
Fools Gold 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden halfway, led briefly 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4l behind The Twelve Steps (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Dec.
Fujin Dancer (FR) 125-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 7l behind Italian Art (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Oct.
Jal Music 6-4fav (8-7) Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Invincible Lad (9-13) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Minus Fifteen (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) With leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Premier Danseur (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Nov.
Moonage Daydream (IRE) Captain Rio gelding, half-brother to 1m6f winner Furness and 1m-1m4f winner Countrywide Luck.
Swindon Town Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Masada (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Young Gladiator (IRE) 13-8 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Invincible Lad (9-13) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
One Way Love Dr Fong filly, half-sister to 7f winner Desert Daisy and 1m3f-2m1f winner Billich.
