towards rear, soon driven along, some late headway, never near to challenge
dwelt, always in rear
prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always behind
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
close up, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, stayed on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
prominent, driven along halfway, one paced until weakened inside final furlong
led, headed after 1f, remained in touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, edged left, ran on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace
Gone'n'dunnett should appreciate the return to six furlongs having been outpaced over the minimum trip last time but, along with Miskina from the in-form Mark Brisbourne yard, has been done few favours with an outside draw, and a safer bet looks to be Certain Justice. The selection lost little in defeat behind Paso Doble here over seven furlongs last time and should not be inconvenienced by the return to six today. Blue Knight is probably best watched on his first start since October, while Sahara Silk has an even longer absence to overcome. Scuba has been running with great consistency of late and has to be considered along with Shannon Arms who could be of interest on his first start for Kevin Ryan, particularly if the market speaks in his favour. Certain Justice has an obvious chance on recent form though and he gets the vote.
Certain Justice (USA) 4-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Paso Doble (8-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.
Shannon Arms (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders early, no impression from 2 1/2f out, last of 11, 15l behind Night Delight (8-6) at Cork 6f hcp 0-100 frm in Jul.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 1l behind After The Show (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Blue Knight (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Outpaced, kept on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 16, 4l behind Semenovskii (8-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
Sahara Silk (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Elvina (8-0) at Thirsk 5f app fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Savile's Delight (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Prominent early, behind final 4f, last of 13, 10l behind Bessemer (8-11) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Miskina 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, kept on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Hadath (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Scuba (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Held up, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Holiday Cocktail (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.