mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leader, hard ridden and stayed on to lead close home
tracked leaders, keen hold, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
soon led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pulled hard, led over 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
started very slowly, always behind
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon hard ridden, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, soon under pressure and weakened
A low grade apprentice race and ERINJAY will be a popular order in this contest with Ocean Legend and Aflaam likely to provide most food for thought. Despite starting at odds of 20/1 in a maiden, Michael Wigham's charge really sparkled on the track and while the handicapper has had to take a guess as to the validity of that form. it will be interesting to see if the market gives his assessment a thumbs up or a complete swerve.Ocean Legend is turned out quickly under a penalty. This track has required prominent racers and he is likely to be in the firing line. Aflaam battled on stoutly to win at Lingfield Park last week. A 4lb rise does not look to be unduly harsh under the circumstances. Alqaahir did all but win at Wolverhampton. The handicapper has shown a degree of mercy by not lifting him any higher up the handicap for that near miss. Teen Ager is having his first run for some time though we suspect he might be a better prospect around Lingfield Park. Very Well Red won over course and distance earlier in the month and Kieren Fox appears an eyecatching booking. Prince Rossi won twice at Chepstow. Although his two wins have come at lesser grade, a record of two from two at this racecourse is numerically better than any of his rivals. Not the strongest of finales though Erinjay could be more than capable of further progression.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on, won at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol beating Kensington (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Erinjay (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec beating Charlie Smirke (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Alqaahir (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Hannicean (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Aflaam (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Dwelt, led after 1f, hard ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed and driven final furlong, in command towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Eastern Gift (9-4) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders, wide into straight, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Billberry (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Grey Boy (GER) 16-1 (8-9) Slowly away, in rear, headway final furlong, no danger, last of 8, 3 1/2l behind Billberry (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Teen Ager (FR) 6-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, led until ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 7, 5l behind My Shadow (9-3) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Stateside (CAN) 17-2 (8-6) Fly jumped start, slowly into stride, always in rear, 14th of 15, 30l behind Grandad Bill (8-4) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Prince Rossi (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Hampered start, soon switched right, headway to lead 6f out, ridden edged left and headed well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 14l behind Sir Ike (9-8) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Very Well Red 13-2 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, weakened final 1f, 6th of 11, 6l behind Expensive Problem (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Batchworth Blaise 20-1 (8-12) In touch, headway to chase leader 2f out until over 1f out, one pace and no impression when lost 3rd well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Headache (9-6) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Sufficient Warning 14-1 (8-6) Raced wide and prominent, until weakened rapidly over 2f out, last of 13, 22l behind Prince Valentine (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Rony Dony (IRE) 66-1 (8-0) Held up in rear, headway on inside well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Headache (9-6) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
