led, driven when headed 2f out, rallied approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division on outside, headway to chase leaders after 2f, hard driven well over 2f out, stayed on under pressure closing stages, never a threat
always prominent, led 2f out, driven clear entering final furlong, easily
behind, headway over 2f out, never a factor
took keen hold in touch, lost place over 4f out
Tawakkol notched-up a string of placed efforts last year when returning a losing favourite in five of his six starts. He hasn't raced since July and is taken on with CALIFORNIA LAD, beaten only a short-head at Kempton earlier in the month and looking sure to go close with a similar effort. Pushaq could go well on his return to action but breeding suggests Stetchworth Park will be seen in a better light over middle-distances later in the year.
California Lad 7-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, switched left over 2f out, soon closed, challenged final furlong, led towards finish, headed post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Burcan (10-0) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Motivate Motivator gelding out of Hispalis.
Pushaq (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Took keen hold tracking leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, lost 4th final strides, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Southern Gailes (9-5) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Oct.
Star of Kheleyf 12-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up in touch, headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 6, 11l behind Lord Huntingdon (8-10) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Stetchworth Park 25-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, pushed along over 3f out, always towards rear, 9th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Mainstream (9-5) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Tawakkol 4-7fav (9-5) Led early, chased leaders, not much room and lost place 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Lagenda (9-5) at Wetherby 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Whacking Bullock (IRE) Lovelace gelding out of Carracove.
Amazing Moon 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 12 3/4l behind Strawberry Sorbet (9-0) at Lingfield 1m mdn fll stks (5) pol in Mar.