pushed along, soon chasing leaders, lost place 2f out
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
pushed along and hung left towards rear, ridden over halfway, never dangerous
slowly into stride, soon outpaced and behind
A competitive opener in which Garlogs is taken to beat Stoneacre Boy. Garlogs had plenty of use made of him in February as connections went to well three times in the space of four days. He won on two of those occasions and was just touched off by Angie'N'Liz on the third. That run came at Wolverhampton and while it was a decent run, it was clear that Garlogs might just prefer the straight five at Southwell to the bend at Wolverhampton. Stoneacre Boy has been a credit to Peter Grayson and the Merseyside handler continues to keep firing in the winners. The blinkers have been kept on the gelding this afternoon although there are obvious questions as to whether they were quite so effective when tried second time around. It will be fascinating to see if Fitzpatrick attempts to chase Garlogs. Rebellious Spirit is dropped back in trip. He could benefit if the front runners go off too quickly. Amber Glory is one of those likely to be up on the early speed. He has been exposed at claiming levels. Lucayos has been described as a bit of a dreamer by his trainer. His performances have been a nightmare for "win" backers. Loulah is plenty exposed. Coquet Island is returning from absence. Garlogs is recommended.
Rebellious Spirit 6-1 (9-0) Raced wide, behind, effort and hung left over 1f out, stayed on steadily towards finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Lady Orpen (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Garlogs 5-2 (9-10) Soon led, shaken up over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 6, shd behind Angie And Liz (8-13) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Coquet Island 50-1 (8-10) In touch until weakened halfway, last of 14, 19l behind Choysia (9-2) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Stoneacre Boy (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Led, ridden when hung right and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Hypocrisy (9-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Amber Glory 8-1 (8-10) Led, headed halfway, remained in touch until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Prettilini (8-7) at Southwell 6f 3yo clm (6) fbs in Feb.
Lucayos 9-2 (8-8) Mid-division, soon driven along, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Egyptian Lord (8-6) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Luloah 12-1 (7-10) Chased leaders, switched right well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind City For Conquest (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 3yo clm (6) pol.
