chased leader, ridden 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, effort to chase leaders over 2f out, hung right under pressure and one pace
soon chased along, struggling from halfway
Sub Prime showed enough on his debut to make him the one to beat tonight; the list of dangers is headed by Grand Honour and Kuwinda. The selection has the best of the draw tonight and there was plenty to like about the way he ran on his racecourse debut when he was only beaten a head behind Asaint Needs Brass. He looked a nice colt that day and he should be up to landing this. However, Grand Honour was only narrowly behind him on his debut so it could come down to who improves the most. Grand Honour does look the type though who will do better over further in time so he could be worth following once he is stepped-up in distance. Mick Channon's yard are beginning to hit form so Kuwinda could be one to consider on her racecourse debut, although the market may provide the best guide. Sub Prime looked the part on his debut and he gets our pick.
Dotty's Brother 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced halfway, soon no impression, 5th of 8, 5l behind Saxford (8-12) at Newcastle 5f nov stk (4) gs.
Grand Honour (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 9, 1/2l behind Asaint Needs Brass (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Sub Prime (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, strong run inside final furlong, finished well, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Asaint Needs Brass (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Dedante 20-1 (8-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, soon hung right, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 7l behind Percolator (8-4) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll (6) pol in Mar.
Kuwinda Hunting Lion filly, related to numerous winners from 6f-1m5f.