Suntrap won easily back in maiden company last time but the handicapper has taken no chances and raised him a whopping 15lb. Negotiation has gone up in the weights despite not winning and Cyril The Squirrel was beaten off his new mark recently after scoring at Wolverhampton last month. This can go to KIDLAT who is now 5lb lower than when winning over C&D back in April. Alan Bailey's gelding was beaten less than a length when third here on his latest start and is dropped in class today.
Suntrap 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, headway to lead approaching 1f out, ridden clear, won at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) pol beating Crystal Gale (8-13) by 7l, 6 ran.
Kidlat 6-1 (8-9) Led, joined 2f out, kept narrow advantage until headed over 1f out, kept trying inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, hd behind Franco Is My Name (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Negotiation (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Led early, took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Aurora Sky (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Chat De La Burg (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Led until over 4f out, led again over 2f out, soon headed, hard ridden approaching final furlong, weakened closing stages, 4th of 9, 4l behind Avonrose (8-10) at Southwell 7f clm stks (6) fbs.
Green Wadi 6-1 (8-10) Went right start, raced keenly in touch in rear, chased winner under a tender ride inside final furlong, never placed to challenge, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Archie Rice (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Dalhaan (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Slowly away, held up behind, staying on same pace when not much room and switched left inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Aurora Sky (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Celtic Commitment 15-2 (9-13) Led 2f, mainly chased winner until inside final furlong, no extra and lost two places, 5th of 14, 9l behind Ipswich Lad (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Apr.
I'm In The Pink (FR) 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, driven along 4f out, never a factor, 7th of 11, 8l behind Franco Is My Name (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Commerce 5-1 (8-9) Dwelt, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Dark Promise (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Lisahane Bog 10-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, not able to trouble leaders, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Jodawes (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Beau Fighter 7-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Pocketwood (10-4) at Newbury 1m 4f ladies hcap (5) gs in Oct.
Cyril The Squirrel 10-3fav (9-7) Soon tracking leader, led over 2f out, headed and edged left inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Join Up (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
