broke well, took keen hold, mid-division, headway over 2f out, no impression when bumped inside final furlong
pushed along 7f out, always behind
prominent, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, always behind
slowly into stride, in touch, not clear run over 3f out, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on
made virtually all, ridden 1f out, ran on
refused to race, took no part
soon chasing winner, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, one pace when hung left inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon struggling
held up towards rear, no headway final 3f
prominent, chased winner over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, no impression
Six Shots appreciated the step up to this trip when just touched off 11 days ago, however Reciprocation looks an interesting newcomer and he gets the tentative vote, with Arena's Dream also accorded respect. The last-named, steps up in trip after a 121-day break so should be watched in the market as the trip looks bound to suit, however on his all-weather debut we will take him on. Six Shots looks a live threat and has more scope for improvement after just four runs, however the form of his last race isn't especially strong and he may struggle to gain a good pitch from his wide draw. Mark Johnston had a first-time out winner last week with Players Please and if the market speaks in his favour, Reciprocation could be one to side with. He was an expensive purchase and should go close in this fairly weak race. As ever, sustained support for Barney Curley's Northern Dune should be heeded, whilst Kevin Ryan has his stable in good form at present so Milla's Rocket could step up on previous efforts. Ultimately though we will side with Mark Johnston's debutant, Reciprocation, to land the spoils.
Arena's Dream (USA) 11-4fav (8-12) Held up mid-division, not clear run 3f out to over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 4th of 15, 5l behind Ben Chorley (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Sept.
Blockley (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 12, 12l behind Lazy Darren (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
David's Cavalier Beat All gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m1f.
Northern Dune (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, struggling and no impression final 2f, 7th of 8, 10l behind Salford Mill (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Reciprocation (IRE) Singspiel colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Six Shots 11-1 (9-3) Chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Global Traffic (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Supercraft (IRE) Indian Lodge colt out of Between The Winds.
Witchingham 10-1 (9-3) In touch 3f, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Serpentaria (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Dance Steps Golan filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Katy Carr 8-13fav (8-12) Headway to chase leaders 5f out, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 17l behind Book of Facts (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Milla's Rocket (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Hurlingham (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs.
