prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no impression
made all, ridden inside final 2f, edged right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong
with winner, outpaced when switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, lost place inside final furlong
chased leaders on stands side rail, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held
soon outpaced and behind, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon chased leaders towards far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong
Sleepy Blue Ocean beat several of these, including Alpha Tauri, over track and trip last month and is looking to repeat last year's win in this. He has every chance and Guishan should also figure again having taken up the running a long way from the winning post when just hanging on to win over 6f here last time. Both Scarborough and Only Ten Per Cent were placed over course and distance on their latest starts but it could pay to stick with EXTREME SUPREME. Derek Shaw's charge bids for a hat-trick of course and distance wins having returned a comfortable winner on his handicap debut and has plenty of scope for further progress.
Guishan 9-4fav (8-8) Prominent, joined leader over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Dec beating Viva Verglas (8-13) by shd, 8 ran.
Scarborough (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Royal Bajan (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Dec.
Sleepy Blue Ocean 11-2 (9-7) Prominent, led 3f out, driven out, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec beating Alpha Tauri (9-1) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Only Ten Per Cent (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) In touch, headway to press winner from over 1f out, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Meadway (9-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Nov.
Alpha Tauri (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 8, 11l behind Showtime Star (9-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Oriental Relation (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Led, ridden when headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Showtime Star (9-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Indian Tinker 5-1 (9-6) Dwelt, outpaced, 12th of 13, 8l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Extreme Supreme 5-1 (9-7) Always prominent, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Southwell 5f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Dec beating College Doll (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Six Wives 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 6l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Bapak Bangsawan 66-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
