tracked leading pair, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
went right start, in rear, ridden halfway, never nearer
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
behind, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
made most, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, raced wide in rear, ridden over 2f out, no real impression
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon struggling, weakened
with winner, ridden, every chance over 2f out until approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
A chance is taken with MISS BOOTYLISHES ahead of last time out winners Kipchak and Danum Dancer and the in-form Naomh Geileis and Elusive Warrior. The selection does have something to prove but she will be priced accordingly and there was enough promise in her course debut to make a case for her. That run was over six but this trip is expected to see her in a better light and she's well handicapped on the best of her old form and could be on the way back. Kipchak remains well enough treated under his penalty and has finished third on all three visits to the track so looks a pretty solid option and he did win back to back races early in his career. Danum Dancer has a furlong further to cover but has to be feared as he had tumbled down the weights during a poor run and also looks well handicapped despite the burden of his penalty. Naomh Geileis has run over six furlongs and a mile since winning over course and distance and it may be that she needs this trip but others appeal as more reliable options. Elusive Warrior finished second to the Johnston runner when she won and has claims on that form but a chance is taken with Miss Bootylishes.
Kipchak (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol beating Seldom (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Miss Bootylishes 14-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, kept on approaching final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 7l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Avoir Choisi (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 11l behind Ishiadancer (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Trimlestown (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and went 3rd inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Trade Centre (9-4) at Lingfield 7f sell stks (6) pol.
Desert Mile (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Held up, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 8l behind Sir George (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f sell stks (6) pol in Nov.
Naomh Geileis (USA) 13-8fav (9-5) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on, never nearer, 3rd of 8, 5l behind General Tufto (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Prominent, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Bentley (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Danum Dancer 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs beating Only A Game (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Verinco 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, driven inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Ponting (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Nov.
Capo Regime 8-1 (8-3) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, unable to quicken towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Cheap Thrills (8-7) at Southwell 6f clm stks 0-70 (6) fbs.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 2f out, kept on, always held towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Naomh Geileis (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Guildenstern (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, never in contention, 7th of 12, 11l behind Punching (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 15, 9l behind Luminous Gold (9-1) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
