made all, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well
in touch, one pace from over 1f out
tracked winner until over 1f out, son weakened
always in rear, lost place from over 3f out
tracked leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on and no impression
ALBERT FINNEY disappointed over 7f here when sent off favourite for his handicap debut but today’s opposition look nothing out of the ordinary and John Gosden’s charge gets the nod back in novice company. Counting Sheep was still beaten 10 lengths when second at Thurles in October but by a Ballydoyle odds-on favourite and Gordon Elliott’s charge may have improved subsequently while Htilominlo showed some promise over track and trip on his debut. Gold Fleece finished closer at Lingfield last time without looking like winning. Newcomer Shaleela's Dream was due to run here last night.
Counting Sheep (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Raced in 4th early, soon 3rd, chased winner 2f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Constantinople (9-5) at Thurles 1m mdn gf in Oct.
Path To The Stars (GER) 66-1 (9-2) Awkward start, towards rear, ridden over 5f out, well beaten over 3f out, last of 11, dist behind Themaxwecan (9-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (4) pol in Jan.
Time Immemorial (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Always in rear, last of 11, 33 3/4l behind Barys (9-2) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Shaleela's Dream Oasis Dream gelding out of Shaleela.
Gold Fleece 25-1 (8-8) Towards rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden inside final 2f, switched outside and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Capriolette (10-0) at Lingfield 1m fll stks (5) pol in Jan.
