with leader, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well until caught final strides
started slowly, ridden along and very wide straight well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, closed on leaders near finish
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on until weakened well inside final furlong
steadied after start, settled behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
close up, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, quickened to lead final strides
always towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
Peter Chapple-Hyam's newcomer BOMBER BROWN is given the vote over Longboat Key and Badge of Honour. There is not much public form to go on here but this 3-year-old colt catches the eye on breeding. The yard have a good strike-rate with their 3-year-olds and if the market speaks in his favour then it could pay to take the hint. Longboat Key does at least have the benefit of racecourse experience and he improved on his debut run to chase home Calaloo at Bath last time. He should be the one to profit if the selection fails to fire. Badge Of Honour was a little disappointing on his debut at Southwell when he finished down the field in a race won by Trueblue Wizard. Strong Storm was well beaten on his debut, but that was quite a hot Newmarket maiden and he may be capable of better in this company. A tough race for punters to fathom and the narrow vote is given to Bomber Brown.
Badge of Honour 10-3 (9-3) Keen, tracked leader, led over 4f out until over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 17l behind Trueblue Wizard (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Dec.
Bomber Brown (IRE) Pyrus colt out of Secret Of Gold.
Carbon Hoofprint Green Tune gelding out of Salome's Attack.
Divinatore 10-1 (9-3) Swerved badly left start and reluctant to race, soon well behind, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 12l behind Miss Beat (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Longboat Key 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Calaloo (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Philmack Dot Com 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 11l behind Dover Street Art (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Strong Storm (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly away, chased leaders after 2f, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, 14th of 17, 16l behind Redwood (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct.
Arabian Silk (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden over 4f out, no impression, last of 10, 13l behind Three Ducks (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Clinging Vine (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 13l behind Cascata (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Flying River (IRE) 20-1 (7-13) Always in rear, 7th of 10, 9l behind Art Fund (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol in Dec.
Lovely Steps (USA) 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in touch, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 10, 10l behind Scene Two (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Unbelievable Jeff Oasis Dream colt out of Sunshine N'Showers.
