tracked leading pair, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, went 2nd before next, soon challenged, stayed on under pressure to lead narrowly towards finish, just held on
led or disputed lead until lost place and mistake 2 out, soon ridden, weakened after last
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, effort next, soon ridden, kept on same pace from 2 out, no impression
mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off from next
held up mid-division, headway after 4 out, in touch when hit next, outpaced when mistake 2 out, ridden and weakened last
always behind, tailed off 3 out
led or disputed lead until went on approaching 2 out, soon hard pressed, reached last, ridden and edged right flat, headed towards finish, kept on, just held
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, kept on from last, no impression with leading trio
mid-division when fell 4th
held up in touch, headway 4 out, switched left and ridden to chase leading pair after 2 out, stayed on to challenge and every chance flat, just failed
First Fandango and The Starboard Bow were of similar ability on the Flat and both scored on their hurdling debuts. The former produced a promising effort to win nicely at Ffos Las and the latter made all at Musselburgh. However, they both have to concede weight to BARALAKA here. Twice a winner on the level for Sir Mark Prescott last year, he was acquired by current connections for 36,000gns at the recent sales and looks a potentially useful recruit to hurdling. French import Vosges shaped well on his hurdling bow and makes most appeal of the remainder.
First Fandango 2-7fav (10-12) Tracked leading pair, chased leader and hit 3 out, edged left and led last, ridden out, won at Ffos Las 2m 3yo hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Killusty Fancy (10-12) by 4l, 6 ran.
The Starboard Bow 2-1 (10-12) Made all, edged left on bend after 3rd, clear 2 out, held on well flat, won at Musselburgh 2m 3yo hdl (4) gd in Nov beating Meetings Man (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Baralaka 9-2 (8-11) Held up, headway to lead over 8f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 42l behind Cracking Lass (8-10) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct (flat).
Capricornus (USA) 14-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th, headway after next, no impression on front pair when disputng 3rd last, no extra flat, 4th of 8, 18l behind The Starboard Bow (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Kai Broon (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) In touch, jumped slowly 4th, ridden after next, led over 3f out, soon headed, weakened and pulled up approaching last, in a race won by Danceintothelight (10-12) at Hexham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (4) hvy in Nov, 8 ran.
Kingdom Of Munster (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders and keen, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Royal Swain (9-11) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct (flat).
Stanley Bridge 40-1 (8-0) Always behind, 9th of 10, 18l behind Offspring (9-9) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul (flat).
Vosges (FR) 7-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden after 5th, every chance 4f out, no extra flat, 4th of 8, 7l behind Danceintothelight (10-12) at Hexham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
I Got Music 12-1 (10-5) Held up in rear on outside, jumped slowly 4th, some headway 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 8, 32l behind The Starboard Bow (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Penny Bazaar 100-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on outer, hit 4th, ridden 2 out, soon weakened, last of 5, 43l behind Marsh Warbler (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Sweet Caroline (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Took keen hold, tracked winner until 3 out, held next, weakened flat, 5th of 8, 20l behind The Starboard Bow (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo hdl (4) gd in Nov.
