pressed leader, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong
dwelt, soon outpaced in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, held towards finish
slowly into stride, behind, no impression when hung left 2f out, never dangerous
We have the dead eight turning up for this claimer where COOLREE STAR is well treated by the framing of the race and has our confidence marginally ahead of Avow while Miss Lesley remains of interest on these terms. The pick is the highest rated in the field and while he does concede pounds all around he is still well weighted. It's not as though the Jeremy Glover trained selection is out of form after a couple of places in handicap company while his form over the summer also reads well in the context of this race. Stan Moore has his string going well and his Avow has a good chance at adding more lining to his record. He's given every chance by the framing of the contest and his second place over course and distance in a handicap two starts back offers encouragement of a big run. Miss Lesley is best in at the weights but has dipped in form since winning in this company in December while any market support for the newcomers My Meteor and Carolina Cherry should be noted. As claimers go this is competitive and on current form the vote narrowly goes to Coolree Star.
Coolree Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 1f out, rallied under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd final strides, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Love Delta (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
My Meteor Bahamian Bounty gelding out of Emerald Peace.
Little Perisher 7-2 (8-9) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Sabatini (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo clm stks (5) pol in Nov.
Arken Lad 13-2 (9-4) Raced in last place, never a factor, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Maoi Chinn Tire (9-4) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Avow (USA) 2-1 (8-0) Held up, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 5, 1l behind Wanchai Whisper (7-10) at Lingfield 5f 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Jan.
Tatawor (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 6, 7l behind Freddie's Girl (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Miss Lesley 6-1 (8-7) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 9, 7l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Jan.
Carolina Cherry (IRE) Antonius Pius filly out of Lady Abigail.
