led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression with winner
dwelt, tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, eased towards finish
dwelt, held up in rear, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, in rear over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, faded final furlong
Warneford won a claimer at Leicester when last seen at the track in October and comes out best at the weights. But he may just need today's outing and EAGLE NEBULA is preferred. He finished runner-up in a similar event over track and trip last week with the re-opposing Rowan Ridge a couple of lengths behind and Perfect Shot well beaten. Brett Johnson's charge can confirm running on better terms today and go one better. Herschel and Sunset Boulevard have little chance in this company and are easily dismissed.
Rowan Ridge 4-1 (9-3) In touch, under pressure over over 2f out, soon no impression, 4th of 7, 5l behind Irons On Fire (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Eagle Nebula 3-1 (9-8) Settled towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing winner, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Irons On Fire (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Herschel (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Keen tracked leader, led 8f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, last of 5, 4l behind Ahlawy (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Sunset Boulevard (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Resplendent Alpha (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Warneford 11-4fav (9-3) Close up on outside, smooth headway on bit over 2f out, led inside final 2f, ridden clear final furlong, easily, won at Leicester 1m 4f Classified Claiming Stakes (0-70) (3-5yo) (6) gd in Oct beating Lord Of The Storm (8-4) by 9l, 9 ran.
Perfect Shot (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 9l behind Irons On Fire (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.