led 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms
close up, chased leader over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on, comfortable
slowly away, in touch after 1f, pushed along and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, not trouble leaders
led after 1f, pushed along over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
raced wide in touch, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened
raced green on outer, close up, pushed along over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd towards finish
Kingofmerrows was placed three times at the end of last year after returning from a lay-off. The four-year-old has made the frame in six of his nine career starts but is only rated 70 and it will be disappointing if some of the three-year-olds can’t improve past him. BREATHLESS TIMES shaped with plenty of promise on his belated debut over this trip at Kempton last week. He never looked like catching the winner after a tardy start but will know more today and should prove hard to beat, though collateral form gives Global Pass every chance as he is another likely improver. Grandfather Tom could also be worth a second look while Richard Fahey’s filly Daze Out is a full sister to three winners.
Kingofmerrows (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, driven and effort on inside over 1f out, soon ridden, not pace of front pair final 110 yards, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Star Quality (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Arnoul Of Metz 20-1 (9-2) Went left start, held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Mr Ritz (9-2) at Kempton 7f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Breathless Times 9-2 (9-2) Held up in rear, not much room over 2f out, soon switched left, headway over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Monadee (9-2) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Charles Fox 16-1 (9-5) Slowly away, in touch, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Eqtidaar (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Global Pass 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ran green pushed along and outpaced 2f out, shaken up and rallied over 1f out, battling for 3rd and one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Count Otto (9-2) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Grandfather Tom 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Mushtaq (9-2) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (4) pol in Dec.
Harbour Pilot 50-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, ran green and always in rear, 8th of 10, 15 1/4l behind Mount Wellington (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Daze Out (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Maid To Order.
Wide Acclaim (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Riynaaz.