steadied into mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, never a threat
led, soon pressed, hung right under pressure when headed approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages
in touch, effort over 1f out, never able to challenge
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden 4f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, driven to lead approaching final furlong, ran on strongly
outpaced in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
dwelt and short of room start, behind, some late headway, never dangerous
with leader, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, never dangerous
keen in touch, weakened over 1f out
PETRUCHIO (NAP) made a promising start at Kempton last month when fourth to the progressive Sir Hamilton. Both placed horses have subsequently won so the form looks rock-solid and Ed Walker’s colt gets the vote. Glorious Player ran well enough at Newcastle last time to suggest he can figure over this longer trip while both Round The Buoy and Oi The Clubb Oi's finished closer on their latest starts. Stealth is another likely improver with the Godolphin colt Sportswriter, a half-brother to a winner, making most appeal of the newcomers.
Bond Street Beau 150-1 (9-0) Held up, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Key Victory (9-0) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) gf in Oct.
Dark Crocodile (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Heaven's Vault.
Glorious Player (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Completion (9-5) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Harbour Pilot 100-1 (8-12) Raced wide in touch, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 8 1/4l behind Breathless Times (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Karakoram Excelebration colt out of Portrait.
Oi The Clubb Oi's 100-1 (9-2) Dwelt held up in rear, pushed along and stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Antonian (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Petruchio (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Sir Hamilton (9-6) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Jan.
Round The Buoy 6-1 (9-2) Gave problems loading, keen tracking leaders on inside, outpaced in 4th 2f out, lost 2 places near finish, 6th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Desert Wind (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (6) pol in Jan.
Sportswriter Iffraaj colt out of Sunday Times.
Stealth 4-1 (9-2) Hampered start, in rear, edged right and headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with front pair, 5th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Mr Ritz (9-2) at Kempton 7f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Broadway Angel Medicean filly out of Quinzey's Best.
Jenny Ren Multiplex filly out of Cherished Love.