tracked leaders, led 9f out, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, headway 7f out, weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, soon weakened
started slowly, in rear, steady headway 5f out, plugged on
in touch and keen, lost place after 5f, tailed off
led in, hampered and whipped round start, reluctant to race, continued, soon tailed off
mid-division, headway 9f out, ridden to lead over 4f out, headed over 2f out, one pace
held up, smooth headway 6f out, led over 2f out, ridden out
started slowly, headway halfway, weakened over 4f out
tracked leaders, led after 4f, headed 9f out, weakened soon after, tailed off
mid-division, headway 8f out, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, lost place halfway, stayed on again
towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden 5f out, soon held
towards rear, headway 9f out, every chance 4f out, soon beaten
with leaders, ridden 8f out, weakened over 5f out
A watch the market race and KERADA is nominated as the pick with Valleyofthedolls and Megabill respected as alternatives. Nicky Henderson's filly won her opening bow in decent style and is from a decent family; she can be anticipated to have progressed for that first racecourse experience. Valleyofthedolls won a fast ground contest on debut. That said, King's Theatre has had plenty of soft ground winners so the give underfoot shouldn't be too serious an issue. Megabill is a half-brother to On Raglan Road. His win was in a muddling affair that was well in excess of a minute over the standard time. Annie Confidential should handle this on breeding. She is very much noted in the market granted her stable's form at present. Nigel Twiston-Davies runners in this sphere are always worth a second glance so Oh No Rosa and Bankstair are considered. The former appears the pick of the pair if jockey bookings are to be believed. Blazing Sun was privately sold for just 12000 guineas to Kim Bailey last year. King Of Leon was a bitter disappointment on introduction having being well backed beforehand. Cross Kennon won a bumper for Henrietta Knight prior to heading to the sales. He faces a tough task under a winner's penalty. Just An Ace shaped well on his first start but then refused to race at Hereford. Kerada gets the nod in a race likely to throw up plenty of future winners.
Cross Kennon (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Ludlow 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Nov beating Seraphim Knight (11-2) by 9l, 16 ran.
Megabill (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Towards rear, headway 6f out, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, ran on well final furlong, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gs in Nov beating Ironical (10-6) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bankstair (FR) 20-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders for 6f, behind final 5f, 16th of 19, 39l behind Bensalem (11-0) at Sandown 2m nhf (4) sft in Nov.
Blazing Sun (IRE) Tel Quel gelding out of Sparkling Light.
Comanche Kriek 80-1 (11-2) Behind 10f, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Jokers Legacy (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Just An Ace (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) refused in race won by Swansbrook (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs, 15 ran.
Kadastorm 66-1 (10-13) Always in rear, 15th of 16, well behind Pause And Clause (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Kerada (FR) Evensfav (10-12) Close up, lost place halfway, headway to join leaders over 5f out, pushed ahead entering final furlong, readily, won at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nhf (6) gd in Nov beating Leader Blue (10-12) by 6l, 14 ran.
King of Leon (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 11th of 14, well behind Cherry Flora (10-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Oct.
Ruttan Lake (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Held up last, headway over 5f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 16, 14l behind Cross Kennon (11-2) at Ludlow 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Nov.
Squire Danaher Alflora gelding out of Miss Shaw.
Valleyofthedolls 13-8fav (10-8) Held up in touch, driven over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, won at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gf in May beating Villochely (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Annie Confidential (IRE) Turtle Island mare out of Black Ivor.
Fraamoss Fraam filly out of Ellie Moss.
Oh No Rosa (FR) Nononito filly out of Rosa Gallica.
Patrixbourne 40-1 (10-12) Prominent until over 4f out, 11th of 14, 38l behind Kerada (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nhf (6) gd in Nov.
