in touch, headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, led inside, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra
led, soon headed, led again 3f out, headed inside final furlong, edged right
soon led, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
steadied start, ridden and headway 3f out, bumped over 1f out, kept on
held up, effort 2f out, no impression
Hilbre Court, Dhhamaan and Ace Of Spies are the trio to fight out this prize and Hilbre Court gets the confident vote. Brian Meehan's stable have been in flying form at Dunstall Park this winter and they look to have found another solid chance of picking up a pot this evening. Hilbre Court brings a flawless record to the table and impressed greatly when giving weight and a beating to an odd-on hotpot in his latest outing. Dhhamaan won in first time visor but has been beaten since. The formbook suggests that there is a bit to do. Ace Of Spies was quietly fancied on debut at Lingfield. The performance was fair given the quality of opposition. Ceka Dancer failed last week and was greatly flattered by the margin of loss. Dinarius has shown nothing of note. A gilt edged chance for Hilbre Court.
Hilbre Court (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Led early, always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran green, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f nov stk (5) pol in Nov beating King Kenny (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Prominent, every chance final furlong, faded, 7th of 12, 3l behind Crosstar (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Dhhamaan (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Haybrook (9-5) at Lingfield 6f nov stk (4) pol.
Dinarius 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced final 2f, never dangerous, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Amazing Star (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo stk (3) pol in Nov.
Ceka Dancer (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, led 1f, remained prominent, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Applauded (9-0) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Ever Dreaming (USA) 25-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden 3f out, gradually faded, 9th of 11, 11l behind Dauberval (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug.