led, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
held up behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and one pace from 2f out
tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace
in touch, challenged approaching 1f out, every chance inside last, not quicken
dwelt, behind, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest at finish
dwelt, not much room soon after start, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
A chance is taken that Gazboolou can finally get off the mark and he is preferred over Shot Gun and Leon Knights. Mark Johnston also sends out Derby entry Hubble Bubble and, as a half-brother to a handful of winners, he has to be respected. The son of Giants causeway has numerous entries over the next few days and it would come as no surprise to see him be kept busy for a short while. Leon Knights will qualify for a handicap mark after this and is also an interesting contender to keep on the right side. He is bred to be effective at this tip and has the ability to pick up a race somewhere along the line. Shot Gun is a relative of several smart performers and can also be expected to pay his way before too long. Strong support for this fellow would be dangerous to ignore and he may be worth including as a saver. However, a more adventurous option comes in the shape of Gazboolou, whose record of four consecutive seconds does not tell the whole story. He has encountered some potentially useful types up to press and, although he has been expensive to follow, the son of Royal Applause sets the standard today.
Four Kings 33-1 (9-8) Close up, weakened quickly over 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, last of 7, well behind Compromiznotension (9-3) at Newcastle 1m mdn stk (5) sft in Sept.
Linton Dancer (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 4l behind Norwegian (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Feb.
A Big Sky Brewing (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Started slowly, chased leaders on far side, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 11l behind Dramatic Turn (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
Gazboolou 6-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Ready For Spring (9-5) at Leicester 7f nov stk (4) gf in Sept.
Grey Light (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) In touch 5f, 7th of 12, 7l behind Sea Land (8-10) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Howards Tipple 14-1 (9-3) Led, headed 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Golden Desert (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Hubble Bubble (USA) Giant's Causeway colt, half-brother to winners from 7f-1m3f.
Leon Knights 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Escape Route (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Phreeze Sadler's Wells colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Polish Star 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced halfway, ridden 2f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 8l behind Doubtful Sound (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Shot Gun 9-1 (8-11) Always prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Warm Embraces (8-8) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Mar.
Warm Tribute (USA) 11-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 3f out, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 39l behind Al Shemali (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Amanda Carter 50-1 (8-12) Started slowly, towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 12l behind Ommraan (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
I Will If You Will 22-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden well over 2f out, weakened entering straight, 6th of 10, 12l behind Ridgewell (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
