led, ridden inside final 2f, driven and headed 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd final 100 yards
pulled hard, chased leader after 1f, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd 2f out, weakened soon after
tracked leaders on rail, chased winner 2f out until over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased leader 1f, in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven, one pace and no impression when hung left over 1f out
pushed right start, held up last on outside, good headway 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led 1f out, pushed along and green, ran on well
went right start, chased leaders on outside, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner
Moorland Boy has improved in each of his three starts so far and Stunning In Purple has looked close to winning recently but STAR NOW debuts for the Mick Channon yard and we choose to take a risk and side with the unexposed filly in this contest. Pedigree suggests there is a lot of potential to shine as a two-year-old with the trip likely to suit. Mick Channon has a 16% strike rate with his juveniles here and could add to his tally with Star Now. Moorland Boy has steadily improved since he debuted at Haydock. Although coming plum last at this course before, a much better effort at Bath last time out suggests that he is going the right way and although we watch him on this occasion there may be a win in the offing soon. Stunning In Purple did really well when last seen at this track and only just lost to Prophet In A Dream by a quarter-of-a-length. Andy Haynes should bring out the best in the filly to prepare her for this race and she should come on again for her most recent try at Lingfield. However, we cautiously give the vote to Star Now to shine in this race.
High On The Hog (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Avonmore Star (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Moorland Boy 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, mid-division after 1f, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders, 4th of 12, 5l behind Fifth Commandment (8-6) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Comrade Bond 9-2 (8-10) Took keen hold, soon got over from wide draw to lead over 4f out, headed 2f out, chased winner under pressure, well held inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Striking Priorite (8-9) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Bendigedig 100-1 (8-12) Went left start, chased leading trio, pushed along halfway, soon outpaced and struggling, 7th of 11, 18l behind Coeus (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Star Now Librettist filly out of Affair Of State.
Stunning In Purple (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Quickly away, led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, kept on to hold 2nd, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Reckless Reward (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in May.
