always prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed post
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, slightly outpaced entering final furlong, stayed on last 100 yards to lead post
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression
in touch, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on over 1f out
prominent over 5f, soon faded
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, weakened before halfway
led until over 3f out, soon weakened
behind, not clear run over 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Stoneacre Fred can follow up at the expense of Sonderborg, Tacid and Louisiade. The Peter Grayson yard is starting to tick over nicely again, and Stoneacre Fred added to the tally when successful over seven furlongs here last time. He travelled on the bit throughout that day and was value for more than the winning margin. The step back up to a mile will not bother him and so Stoneacre Fred has plenty going for him here. Sonderborg also hit winning form last time when narrowly beating another of today's rivals, Tacid. The weights slightly favour the latter now, but there should be little between the pair again. Louisiade cost his supporters dear at Kempton, but the return to this slower surface over a mile will hopefully bring about some improvement in him. The market could well throw up another potential challenger for the honours, but Stoneacre Fred can prove up to the task.
Louisiade (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Mon Petite Amour (9-0) at Kempton 7f banded stk (7) pol.
Paso Doble 9-1 (8-7) In rear, ran on final furlong nearest finish, 5th of 14, 5l behind Shrine Mountain (9-4) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Quiet Reading (USA) 20-1 (8-7) In rear, soon reminded, never nearer, 7th of 12, 10l behind Sentiero Rosso (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Sonderborg 8-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs beating Tacid (8-13) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Lucius Verrus (USA) 6-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Moonstreaker (8-5) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Weet Yer Tern (IRE) 2-1 (9-1) Keen, chased leader until over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and stayed on again final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Saucy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Tacid 3-1fav (8-13) Held up, switched left soon after start, ridden and headway 2f out, led 1f out, soon headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Sonderborg (8-13) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs.
Stoneacre Fred (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) In touch, went 2nd over 2f out, led on bit over 1f out, pushed out, won at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs beating Astorygoeswithit (8-12) by 2l, 13 ran.
