chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression on winner
half reared leaving stalls, held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
took keen hold, held up, headway 5f out, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
raced keenly, always prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
took keen hold, soon tracking leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon not much room and weakened
held up in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, edged left over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway 7f out, lost place 4f out, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, no real impression after
held up, headway over 1f out, never nearer
led, headed 5f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
Atlantic Gamble can complete a five timer at the expense of Alexian, Ross Moor and Hawk Arrow. Karl Burke has placed Atlantic Gamble to good effect this winter, the gelding having won four on the bounce over the course-and-distance, and although he has been raised another 9lb as a result, that still only takes him on to mark of 65. That does not look prohibitive in the least, and connections will be confident of more success today. Alexian came good on his last start at Kempton in December but has been off since landing that maiden, and it remains to be seen how he will cope with his current rating. Ross Moor showed signs of a return to form behind Wild Pitch here last time, and on a line through Monets Masterpiece, has a similar chance to Alexian. Hawk Arrow was fancied last time but left the money in the bookies' satchels, and it will be interesting to see if Gary Moore's inmate attracts support again today. All those mentioned may figure, but none make as much appeal as Atlantic Gamble.
Ross Moor 10-1 (9-5) Held up, not clear run briefly and headway 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Wild Pitch (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Luxurix (FR) 7-2 (9-4) Keen, chased leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Tous Les Deux (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Alexian 3-1 (9-3) Held up in last pair, progress 5f out, effort to lead just over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec beating Monets Masterpiece (9-3) by 2l, 6 ran.
Atlantic Gamble (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Held up in touch, went 2nd over 5f out, led over 2f out, soon clear, eased towards finish, won at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (6) pol in Feb beating Regency Red (9-5) by 4l, 11 ran.
Bethanys Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) In touch, led 8f out, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f, 7th of 8, 21l behind Blue Hills (10-3) at Southwell 2m amt hcp (5) fbs in Jan.
Revelino (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) With leader, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 11l behind Giunchiglio (10-8) at Chester 1m 4f amt hcp 0-80 (E) sft in Aug '04.
Abstract Folly (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) In touch, hampered on bend after start, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Hilltop Destiny (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (5) pol in Dec.
Hawk Arrow (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (10-7) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Three Thieves (10-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Storm of Arabia (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) In touch, raced wide, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 16l behind Tous Les Deux (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Choristar 7-1 (9-4) Held up on outer, headway over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Muntami (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Plenty Cried Wolf 17-2 (9-0) Led for 1f, chased winner until over 4f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Mahmjra (9-1) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
