tracked winner, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not quite able to challenge
made all, ridden over 1f out, held on well
blindfold off late and slowly away, always last, behind until closed over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
NonRunner
Arcanada beat the re-opposing Gabrial in a conditions race at Lingfield last month with something to spare and should make a bold bid for a hat-trick. But MR OWEN landed a Listed race on the all-weather at Deauville in December and looks to have the stronger recent form. David Simcock’s charge gets the vote given First Selection has plenty to find on these terms and hasn’t raced since August.
Mr Owen (USA) (8-12) won at Deauville 7f lst stks in Dec beating City Light (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Arcanada (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, edged left and led just inside final furlong, ran on readily, won at Lingfield 1m stks (2) pol in Jan beating Gabrial (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Gabrial (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) In touch in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Arcanada (9-3) at Lingfield 1m stks (2) pol in Jan.
First Selection (SPA) 28-1 (9-2) Raced wide, soon tracking leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 2f out, 16th of 17, 19 1/4l behind Master The World (9-7) at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) sft in Aug.