led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, weakened 2f out
always towards rear
in touch, one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, stayed on to lead close home
held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home, no extra
chased leader, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden, headway on inner 2f out, every chance inside last, not quicken
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Distant Sun should be good enough to land a race of this nature and is taken to lead home Wolfman and Aslan. The selection started life with Roger Charlton and put in some solid displays. He chased home a Jane Chapple-Hyam newcomer when last seen in January and a repeat of that effort on the turf may well be good enough in this contest. Wolfman is only rated 49, but is in decent form and it would be no surprise to see this one run into a place. Aslan looks the pick of the newcomers as he related to a number of good sprinters. He will not have to be too special to land this first time out and he should be monitored closely in the betting. The same applies to the Willie Haggas trained Gleneagles, but on this occasion we will go with experience and select Distant Sun.
Whozart (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 16l behind Barney McGrew (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec.
Wolfman 12-1 (8-11) In touch, driven over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Blythe Spirit (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Mar.
Boppys Dream 9-1 (8-12) In rear, headway on inside at halfway, soon ridden, no further headway, 4th of 8, 8l behind Left Nostril (8-12) at Southwell 6f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in Mar.
Briery Blaze 25-1 (8-4) Always behind, 13th of 15, 13l behind George The Best (8-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sept.
Eternal Legacy (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Always behind, 12th of 14, 11l behind Pay Time (8-7) at Redcar 7f app hcp (5) gf in Aug.
A Big Sky Brewing (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Always behind, 10th of 13, 10l behind Gazboolou (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Aslan Averti colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Don't Tell Sue and Mission Man.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Outpaced behind, 9th of 10, 11l behind Kafuu (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Bid For Gold 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division until weakened final 2f, 13th of 18, 16l behind Algol (9-3) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Distant Sun (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Lone Wolfe (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jan.
Gleneagles (IRE) Pivotal gelding, half-brother to 7f-1m winner Grosvenor Square and 6f-7f winner Felicitous.
Irish Mickey City On A Hill colt out of winning sprinter Game Leader.
Bunderos (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Behind from halfway, last of 15, 40l behind Ransom Captive (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Sept.
Five Wishes 100-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden 4f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 15, 5l behind Fishforcompliments (8-13) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Terandeil Auction House filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m1f.
Bee Magic 16-1 (9-11) Always rear division, last of 9, 35l behind Northern Dare (8-7) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gf.
Mister Jingles 5-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Benny The Bus (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Nov.
