chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, tailed off and eased final 2f
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
in touch, outpaced over 4f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, driven 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
with leaders, headway to challenge over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
close up, lost place 4f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, smooth headway 2f out, led on bit entering final furlong, unextended
raced keenly and led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on, not pace of winner
Boquilobo is likely to be a warm order to see off Remember Ramon and Merchant Bankes. Mark Johnston's gelding looked as if he needed a step up in trip when finishing behind stablemate, Three Thieves at Musselburgh last year, and that form is much better than anything else on offer. Remember Ramon should be much better suited to this assignment than the six furlongs he was initially campaigned over. He ran well in a Lingfield race over 1m2f (the second has won impressively since) and can severely test the favourite if there are any chinks in the armour. Merchant Bankes is fully exposed and does not look an obvious stayer. Accordello was not given a hard time behind Neptune Collonges in a three mile hurdle race at Haydock Park, and it would be no surprise were there any each-way money on this occasion. Cool Ebony has good juvenile ratings although there has been a long absence. The remainder appear to be here for the Sunday appearance monies. Boquilobo looks a likely option on the formbook although he is sure to be priced accordingly.
Scarrabus (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Held up in 5th, stayed on final 2f, took moderate 3rd approaching final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Arctic Cove (9-8) at Bath 1m 5f mdn hcp (5) frm in Sept.
Accordello (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, jumped slowly 6th, stayed on well from last, 4th of 6, 6l behind Neptune Collonges (11-11) at Haydock 2m 7f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb (N.Hunt).
Royal Glen (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression, 5th of 7, 14l behind Caribbean Pearl (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in Oct.
Boquilobo 14-1 (9-0) Always prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon ridden and every chance, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Three Thieves (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Cool Ebony 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Dee Day (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Final Esteem Lomitas gelding out of 7f winner Fame At Last, half-brother to sprint winner Anchor Date.
Merchant Bankes 13-2 (7-12) Rear, headway over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Magic Moth (8-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Remember Ramon (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Behind, rapid headway on outside over 3f out, chased leading pair 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Well Armed (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Nov.
