jumped slowly 1st, raced wide in 3rd, went 2nd at 4th, pushed along before 13th, well held and no impression next, weakened into 3rd run-in
jumped well albeit out to his left on occasions, made all, clear 4 out, 10 lengths ahead at the last, tiring run-in, just lasted but unchallenged
bit keen and never fluent, tracked winner until hit 4th, ridden and outpaced approaching 11th, looked beaten 3 out, rallied before last, went 2nd run-in and closed towards finish, not reach winner
A winner at the highest level at Sandown in February, ITCHY FEET never looked like catching Imperial Aura in a Grade 2 here four weeks ago but his overall form still probably gives the edge over Caribean Boy, having a first run outside of novice company. Commanche Red is a decent handicapper but his limitations have been exposed at a higher level and he is no better off than when behind Dashel Drasher, a winner here over hurdles but possibly best going left-handed, at Haydock.
Caribean Boy (FR) 10-3 (11-1) Raced a bit keenly, jumped well, tracked leader, led 2nd, hit 11th, joined before 4 out, headed before 3 out, led again on bridle before last, ridden and ran on well flat, won at Newbury 2m 4f (1) gd in Nov beating Fiddlerontheroof (11-1) by 4l, 3 ran.
Dashel Drasher 4-1 (11-8) Midfield, not fluent 9th, hit 10th, ridden after 4 out, well behind leaders 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 33l behind Master Tommytucker (11-8) at Haydock 2m 6f (2) sft in Nov.
Itchy Feet (FR) 9-2 (11-4) Raced in last, not fluent 8th, left 3rd 10th, not fluent 4 out, mistake 3 out, kept on approaching last, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 4, 5l behind Imperial Aura (11-5) at Ascot 2m 5f (1) sft in Nov.
Commanche Red (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Held up towards rear, awkward 8th, jumped right 10th, pecked on landing 12th, ridden after 4 out, no impression, 4th of 6, dist behind Master Tommytucker (11-8) at Haydock 2m 6f (2) sft in Nov.
