took keen hold, in touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, weakened rapidly, soon tailed off
held up, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon behind
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, every chance final furlong, always just held
prominent, chased leaders 2f out, effort over 1f, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leading pair
slowly into stride, took keen hold behind, ridden 3f out, no headway
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on same pace until weakened final furlong
started very slowly, always in rear, never a factor
towards rear, some late headway inside final 2f, never a danger
made all, led, set steady pace, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked winner to over 2f out, gradually weakened
took keen hold towards rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
Henry Candy is double-handed, with the vote going to Doyles Lodge, while of the Hannon pair, Witchingham could be the one to give the selection most to do. Like Gold Flame, Doyles Lodge has an absence to overcome, but has that little bit more experience, having posted a fine fourth over six-furlongs at Windsor last September. The faster ground and step up in trip should both be in his favour, and he is taken to bounce back and open his account. In contrast, Witchingham drops back in trip after finishing fourth over an extended nine furlongs at Wolverhampton in January, and it could well be that his stablemate Nouveau will improve past him in time, being related to quite a few winners. Both Madam Vouvray and My Mentor could be anything, and the latter will certainly be of interest if sent handicapping in future, but for now we are happy to rely on Doyles Lodge.
Gold Flame 20-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish, 7th of 15, 5l behind Bosset (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Doyles Lodge 20-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Heroes (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Geordie's Pool 13-2 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 12, 7l behind Mafeking (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
My Mentor (IRE) Golan gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Nouveau (GER) Desert Style colt out of 7f winner Night Care.
Witchingham 40-1 (9-3) Soon chasing winner, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, one pace when hung left inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Six Shots (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Cherie's Dream 11-1 (9-0) Raced stand's side, went right start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders, 5th of 15, 5l behind Miss Ippolita (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Madam Vouvray Vettori filly out of 1m4f winner April Stock.
