prominent, ridden along over 3f out, led 2f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, ridden along over 5f out, never dangerous
towards rear, effort over 4f out, no impression
in touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden along over 4f out, soon beaten
led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
SARANDO is our tentative pick ahead of Stockman and Wing Diva. This race makes only limited appeal and our enthusiasm for anything is somewhat dictated as a consequence. Our selection looked desperately one paced at Wolverhampton but the fact that he hasn't visited the sales suggests that he might be a fair bit better than his form suggests. Stockman makes his first visit to the races at the age of four. Anything from Hughie Morrison's stable is worth more than a cursory watch in the market. Wing Diva is in receipt of all the allowances. Easy to back on debut, she seemed to be getting the hang of things by the end of that first engagement. Take Me There is a winning hurdler over two miles and did win two bumpers beforehand. Celtic Gold ran a respectable third at Wolverhampton on his latest start in what was a true run race. Son Of My Heart unseated rider on his debut a couple of days ago and connections will not be wanting a repeat performance here. Santera has been busy over hurdles in plating grade but has plenty to do on her previous flat form. Tampa Boy should have been a decent flat horse on breeding but jumping seems to be his forte these days. Sarando is our selection.
Stockman Kylian gelding out of Fabriana.
Take Me There 5-1 (11-5) Held up in touch of chasing group, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 9, 42l behind Whisky Magic (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov (N.Hunt).
Tampa Boy (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, held up, one pace over 1f out, 5th of 11, 10l behind Cape Express (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol.
General Tufto 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden along and headway over 4f out, effort when weakening over 2f out, 8th of 10, 25l behind Red Expresso (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn aut stk (6) fbs.
Sarando 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, one pace well over 1f out, 4th of 11, 10l behind Cape Express (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol.
Son Of My Heart (USA) 5-2 (9-3) Stumbled start and unseated rider in race won by January (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol, 6 ran.
Santera (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) In rear, headway 5f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 8l behind Joe Jo Star (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Wing Diva (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up, headway approaching 2f out, kept on, no impression, 4th of 8, 9l behind Cara's Request (8-6) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
Celtic Gold (USA) 22-1 (9-5) Held up in last, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Supaverdi (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol.
