led after 1f, made rest, ridden and pressed from 2f out, asserted inside final furlong, eased close home
intouch, ridden to chase winner 3f out, until inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
close up, tracked winner 7f out until 3f out
towards rear, never a factor
dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
in rear, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out, eased final 2f
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to go 4th 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders after 2f, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
BEBOPALULA may be able to call the tune on her return to action and get the better of Lauberhorn and Mister Pleau in the process. The selection caught the eye on debut at Doncaster at the back end of the season when making late headway and she confirmed that promise when reappearing at Kempton in February. The form of that race looks solid with the runner-up placed off similar marks and the third winning from 77. Frameit was back in fourth and reopposes but could have his work cut out to contain Bebopalula who races from just 68 unless the first time blinkers work the oracle. Lauberhorn's visits to the track have been spread out thus far so it remains to be seen how he copes with this relatively quick return to action but he did show ability on his seasonal return and may fare better now handicapping whilst Mister Pleau showed promise on his penultimate start and can be forgiven a backwards step last time and he represents last year's successful yard. There are more unexposed runners to consider as well as the likes of Captain Cool but Bebopalula appears to possess the scope to prevail.
Bebopalula (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, chased leader after 2f, led over 3f out, ridden inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb beating Christmas Coming (9-3) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Frameit (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) In touch, under pressure over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind High On A Hill (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Lauberhorn 9-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Swindler (9-13) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stks (5) pol.
Varachi 7-1 (9-0) Broke well steadied to mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind On Khee (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Sansili 6-1 (9-3) Ran wide, in touch, tracked leader over 4f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Beyond (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
The Wonga Coup (IRE) 200-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, pushed along in rear 4f out, always behind, 11th of 14, 9l behind Heddwyn (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Captain Cool (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Prominent early, held up, headway to lead over 6f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Magic Millie (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Orsett Lad (USA) 16-1 (8-10) In rear, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 20l behind On Khee (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Mister Pleau (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 5, 18l behind Street Entertainer (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Specialising 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 8th of 14, 20l behind Whirly Dancer (8-7) at Folkestone 7f mdn stks (5) gs.
One Cool Poppy (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, headway over 2f out, bumped over 1f out, driven and stayed on to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 11, 2l behind On Khee (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
