soon pressed leader, led over 2f out, ran on final furlong
keen hold, prominent, chased winner 2f out to over 1f out, no extra final furlong
keen hold in touch, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, carried head high and no impression inside final furlong
prominent on outside for 4f
held up in rear, kept on final furlong, no danger
pulled hard, behind leaders, ridden 2f out, soon unbalanced and beaten
held up in rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
led to over 2f out, soon weakened
Sands Of Barra is capable of taking a hand here but Neville Callaghan's gelding is creeping up the weights and preference is for Pressure Putt, with African Concerto rated the best of the remainder. The selection lacks a run this term but that need not be a problem with William Haggas having had a couple of winners first time out this season already and, with more improvement to come, Pressure Putt looks the one to beat. Dean Ivory's Mujelle has more to do than when winning a Southwell maiden last term, while Spectacular Show needs to improve on recent evidence to trouble the judge. Neardown Beauty looks well enough treated for his return and is another worthy of a mention along with African Concerto, who should do better back over this trip having been outpaced over six furlongs last time. Pressure Putt has solid looking claims if fit enough though and he gets the vote.
Pressure Putt 3-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders, hampered and lost place over 6f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Moi Aussi (9-1) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Spectacular Show (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up, switched right over 1f out, nudged along, kept on final furlong, no chance, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Billy Bling (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 11-4fav (8-7) Held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 5l behind Go Figure (8-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Mujelle 3-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden and hung left from 2f out, driven out, won at Southwell 7f mdn auc (7) fbs in Dec beating Makai (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders, hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 2l behind Casablanca Minx (7-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo clm (5) pol in Nov.
Enchanting Times (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Always behind, last of 13, 22l behind Magical Music (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
African Concerto (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 12, 5l behind Stoneacre Boy (9-10) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Lady Zanzara (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Steadied start, pulled hard in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 7l behind Titus Lumpus (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Shannon House 66-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 14, 9l behind Days of My Life (8-13) at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Goodbye Girl (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Led 1f, remained prominent, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 9l behind Top Shot (8-13) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
