led, driven and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden 4f out, faded
tracked leaders, driven 4f out, soon under pressure and weakened
held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, hard ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, soon every chance, no extra close up
tracked leader, driven to lead over 2f out, hard ridden and strongly challenged approaching final furlong, stayed on well under pressure
held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on towards finish
Denbera Dancer has the beating of Emperor Court and Srikuantan on what they have achieved so far and looks the safest option unless the money arrives for Eagle Nebula. Mark Johnston's Danehill colt was strongly backed to make a winning start to the year on his reappearance, here, over a mile on Wednesday. He raced a shade keenly but ultimately was done by the lack of a change of gear as he stayed on resolutely to the line once he picked up. This longer trip should suit and his supporters' money only leant. Srikuantan and Emperor Court are both beginning to look a little exposed but neither has done a great deal wrong and they should be able to win their maidens once granted a suitable opportunity. That pair are the likeliest to take advantage if the selection fails to run his race but Eagle Nebula is very well bred and has joined a shrewd operation. He'd be of interest if the money arrives but Denbera Dancer is the call.
Denbera Dancer (USA) 10-11fav (9-3) Tracked leader, pulled hard, effort well over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Granary (8-12) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
Eagle Nebula Observatory gelding, half-brother to useful 7f-1m winner Price Tag.
Eddystone (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, 15l behind She's The Lady (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Emperor Court (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, prominent, chased leader and every chance over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to take 2nd final strides, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind The Carlton Cannes (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Sri Kuantan (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Pulled hard tracking leader, led just over 3f out, ridden, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Art Man (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol.
Rose Row 100-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind The Carlton Cannes (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
