Conkering can improve on his debut performance and win the opener at the expense of Cosmologist and Capitalize. The selection never won on the flat but was rated eighty five on the so is clearly no mug. He ran well enough on his debut at Leicester looking as though he would come on for the experience and will strip fitter today. With that in mind he is the one to note in the betting market. Cosmologist has three runs under his belt. Although he is yet to win he has caught the eye on a couple of occasions. Most laterly when finishing second to Gracechurch on his last outing proving that he wont be far away today. Capitalize is exposed but he did win a race over course and distance back in November and for that reason carries a penalty. He has been campaigned on the all weather since then running well in the process. But with a penalty he may find this tough so for the winner we return to Conkering.
Capitalise (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) Close up, every chance 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 13, 13l behind Altilhar (10-12) at Fakenham 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
At The Money 5-2fav (9-10) Always prominent, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, soon outpaced, 2nd of 8, 18l behind Trinity Rose (9-3) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov (Flat).
Conkering (USA) 4-1 (10-12) Held up, effort and not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, weakening when hit 2 out, 4th of 8, 17l behind Paradi (10-12) at Leicester 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Cosmologist (USA) 14-1 (11-0) Led, clear 5th, reduced lead before last, joined last, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Gracechurch (10-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Faith And Reason (USA) 50-1 (10-7) In touch, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, not pace to challenge, 5th of 17, 16l behind Monfils Monfils (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Faraday (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Steadied start, keen, always in rear, 12th of 13, 39l behind Bolckow (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Jan (Flat).
Gavanello 100-1 (10-0) Led, headed 8th, weakened after next, 7th of 14, 31l behind Sa Nau (10-7) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Peacock (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Towards rear, hit 2nd, headway 6th, hampered 2 out, no further impression, 8th of 12, 38l behind Katchit (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (2) sft in Dec.
Matinee Idol 66-1 (10-0) Held up, effort and some headway 3 out, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 27l behind Capitalise (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Night Reveller (IRE) 100-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, effort 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 19l behind Olivair (9-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Nov.
