started slowly and behind, soon chased along, effort over 2f, no impression
led, headed over 4f out and remained in touch, driven over 1f out, regained lead inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt and soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch, outpaced over 3f out and behind, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, led over 4f out, ridden and edge left 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
The market will offer most clues but in the absence of it, BLAISE TOWER is our pick with Markadam and Sixties Gift making some degree of appeal. The selection shaped well at Kempton on his second start and with stamina likely in his pedigree and the trainer in form, plenty of the right boxes are ticked. Markadam was nicely backed at Musselburgh last time out. The penny looked to drop late and improvement is likely. Sixties Gift was a relatively cheap purchase at the sales having left the Darley operation without seeing a racecourse. Solo Choice would be a welcome winner for David Flood on his return to the training ranks. Sakheart is in receipt of plenty of allowances. The filly is fairly well bred and the market must therefore be watched to see what is anticipated. Royal Keva has track experience but appears moderate. Blaise Tower gets the vote.
Solo Choice Needwood Blade gelding out of Top of The Class.
Blaise Tower 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders and keen, effort 2f out, close up inside final furlong, carried left and no extra, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Laudatory (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Nov.
Markadam 18-1 (9-0) Behind, soon pushed along, soon in touch, stayed on to chase winner from over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Kiwi Moon (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Nov.
Royal Keva (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden along 3f out, driven 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Battle Planner (8-13) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs.
Watch The Master 50-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Inconspicuous Miss (7-11) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
Sixties Gift (UAE) Singspiel filly out of Sicily.
Sakheart Sakhee filly out of Tanwir.