made all, driven over 3f out, clear well over 1f out, easily
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
tracked leader, lost place over 4f out
in touch, headway well over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms
behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat
APPLAUS faded into third over 1m6f at Carlisle last month but was still in contention at around today's distance. He may be up to landing this on that evidence. The remainder all make their racecourse debuts with Jack Lamb, a half-brother to the useful Rupert Lamb, expected to go well, while Loch Linnhe is related to three National Hunt winners and could also figure. Regent's Rock and Another are also worth a second glance in the betting.
Alwareed Makfi gelding out of Sinduda.
Applaus (GER) 16-1 (10-12) Led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 13l behind Country'n'western (10-12) at Carlisle 1m 6f (6) gs in Nov.
Jack Lamb Sulamani gelding out of Charlotte Lamb.
Loch Linnhe Tobougg gelding out of Quistaquay.
Scootaloo (IRE) Tagula gelding out of Just Tallulah.
The Masters Choice (IRE) High Chaparral gelding out of Final Legacy.
Another (IRE) Lawman filly out of Enchanting Muse.
Regent's Rock Shirocco filly out of Tiger's Gene.