tracked leaders on outer, ridden along over 3f out, no progress, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, never dangerous
started slowly, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, went 3rd 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, closed on winner near finish
led until headed over 2f out, kept on final furlong, lost 2nd close home
behind in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
pulled very hard, close-up on inside, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression final furlong
Resplendent Alpha is taken to see off Buy On The Red and Teasing. The selection has had a few names called about him in the past but it could be that this step up in trip is the making of him as he often finished with a fair old flourish. Buy On The Red won this race last year. He has been beaten off similar marks in recent weeks. Teasing is a course-and-distance winner and she still appears to be on the upgrade. Danetime Lord has struggled to sparkle in recent months and looks best watched at present. Angaric often places and sadly, for connections, keeps getting punished by the handicapper as a result. Divertimenti was gambled last time out but punters soon knew their fate. Red Romeo looks held on recent lines of form. A good race to close off the card and Resplendent Alpha is the pick.
Buy On The Red 13-2 (9-2) Chased winner until over 4f out, went 2nd again 2f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Councellor (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Teasing 9-4fav (9-5) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Gazboolou (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Resplendent Alpha 11-4jt-fav (8-12) Soon outpaced and behind, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Crimson King (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Danetime Lord (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Led early, stayed prominent to 3f out, ridden, outpaced and weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 19l behind Atlantic Story (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Red Romeo 11-1 (8-12) Prominent and keen, chased winner over 4f out until 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 9l behind Councellor (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Monkey Glas (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, led 7f out, headed 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 2l behind Atlantic Story (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Divertimenti (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Steadied start, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Mountain Cat (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Angaric (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Painted Sky (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol.