led, headed 14f out, stayed handy, every chance 4f out, no impression on winner final 2f
held up in rear, headway over 5f out, lost place over 3f out
chased leaders, pushed along 8f out, closed over 4f out, lost place 3f out, went modest 3rd over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd 14f out, led 12f out, headed 4f out, weakened over 2f out
always handy, led 4f out, clear from over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on well
FOSTERED PHIL has the edge in experience and probably deserves a change of luck, though is hardly a banker given the four newcomers get a weight-for-age allowance. Being a filly, Eyren receives an additional 7lb and is Flat-bred though was a relatively cheap purchase. Heavenly Secret is by Sea The Stars but was sold out of Sir Michael Stoute’s stable for 7,000gns having failed to make it to the racecourse.
Dontcounturchikens (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in touch in mid-division, lost place 7f out, 11th of 15, dist behind Silver Forever (10-5) at Chepstow 2m (5) sft in Nov.
Heavenly Secret (IRE) Sea The Stars gelding out of Prime Run.
Iona Lad (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of April Thistle.
Soldier Of War (USA) War Front gelding out of Praise.
Eyren (IRE) Rip Van Winkle filly out of Ella Ransom.
Fostered Phil (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, unable to challenge, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Enlighten (11-4) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in Feb.
