York Listed winner Aberama Gold has a penalty which means he is 10lb worse off than when a length behind the consistent TROUBADOR in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy. Michael Dods’ should easily confirm that form and can get back on the winning trail. Art Power does have more scope and was very impressive over 5f on the Knavesmire. A return to 6f won’t be a problem and he makes more appeal than Naas maiden winner Hong Kong. Flaming Princess is very speedy but has only raced over 6f once before and was well beaten. The others may be out of their depth.
Aberama Gold 10-1 (9-1) Made all, hung right under pressure inside final furlong, ran on well, won at York 6f lst stks (1) sft in Oct beating Ventura Lightning (9-1) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Art Power (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd led going well over 1f out, came clear final furlong, ran on strongly, won at York 5f stks (3) sft in Oct beating Minhaaj (8-11) by 5l, 9 ran.
Bill Neigh 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 20, 8 3/4l behind Owney Madden (8-8) at York 6f (2) gd in Aug.
Brad The Brief 5-4fav (9-9) Close up, headway over 1f out, chased leader entering final furlong, ridden and quickened to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Sep beating Vasari (9-2) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Hong Kong (USA) 11-2 (9-5) Prominent on outer, disputed 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on under pressure, edged ahead closing stages, won at Naas 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Johan Zoffani (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Milltown Star 8-1 (9-4) Close up stand side, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead overall approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Tomfre (9-7) at Newmarket 7f (2) sft in Oct.
Troubador (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Soon led, headed over 5f out, stayed prominent, no impression on winner from over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Summer Sands (8-3) at Redcar 6f lst (1) hvy in Oct.
Flaming Princess (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, wide and headway when rider dropped rein and hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Good Vibes (8-12) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Oct.
