chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
led main group for 2f, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
stumbled slightly start, tracked leaders, not much room well over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
held up in rear, switched right towards stands side over 3f out, headway under pressure from 2f out, not reach leaders
in touch until ridden and lost place over 2f out
raced alone on stands side until tracked by one other over 3f out, prominent, overall leader from 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, driven out
went left start and slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, well beaten over 1f out
prominent, led main group 4f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner when losing 2nd inside final furlong, one pace
not much room start, mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden over 3f out, edged left 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, not able to get back on terms after although some late headway
TRADING ran well over 5f at Catterick at the end of last month before making all for an impressive victory over 7f on the same track a fortnight later. A 6lb penalty doesn't look enough to prevent a quick follow-up over what may prove to be his best trip. Lady Platinum Club is consistent enough but still a maiden after 15 starts while Piccoluck could be suited by another furlong. Pitkin won a couple of 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton in November and, if transferring that Polytrack form to turf, is an obvious threat as there's no reason to believe he won't be suited by this trip.
Bachelor Knight (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Rhal (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Green Warrior 9-1 (9-6) Chased leaders early, pushed along in 8th halfway, no extra over 2f out, 10th of 14, 8l behind Eternal Youth (7-12) at Dundalk 6f 2yo hcp 50-75 pol in Oct.
Piccoluck 7-1 (9-7) In rear and in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Sound Amigo (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Pitkin 11-8fav (8-4) Went right start, tracked leaders on inside, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov beating Forty Proof (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Lady Platinum Club 7-2fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, hung left throughout, chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, not run on, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Youhavecontrol (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn auc stks (5) gd.
Trading 13-2 (9-3) Made all, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Crown Ridge (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Alfraamsey 9-2 (8-8) Towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 8, 10l behind Native Picture (9-6) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Roman Ruler (IRE) 40-1 (8-1) Pulled hard tracking leaders, under pressure 2f out, soon faded, 6th of 11, 8l behind First Class Favour (8-6) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Monel 10-1 (8-5) Behind, ridden on inside over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 12l behind Las Verglas Star (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Mr Khan 25-1 (8-6) Took keen hold, in touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Las Verglas Star (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Commander Veejay 25-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Trading (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
