tracked clear leaders, closed over 4f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong and lost 2nd near finish
soon led, headed over 8f out, chased leader and clear of rest until over 4f out, led inside final 3f, headed well over 1f out, weakened
pulled very hard, led over 8f out, clear with one other, reduced lead over 4f out, ridden and headed inside final 3f, soon weakened and eased
steadied start, tracked clear leading pair, closed over 4f out, smooth headway between horses 2f out, led over 1f out, shaken up and quickened clear final furlong
held up last, stayed on down outside to chase leading pair 1f out, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
SCINTILLO has an outstanding chance at the weights here and is taken to score from Luberon. The Richard Hannon-trained colt showed good form in context when beaten just a length into third over 10f at Lingfield last time. He will be plenty straight enough for that run after a break, and he does stay this far, so we will side with him. Luberon was runner-up to Bandama over this trip at Newmarket when last seen and has already won here over 1m 3f. He can go well fresh and represents a yard in form so we expect a good run. Big Robert probably has more ability than he has been letting on of late but is not one to be lumping on, while Baylini has stamina to prove as well as plenty to find at the weights. Love Galore will stay but he'd have a bit of improving to do to score, and we think Scintillo can do just that.
Big Robert 8-1 (8-5) 8th of 10, 8l behind Pompeyano (8-7) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp 0-110 gf in Feb.
Luberon 12-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, driven and headed near line, 2nd of 11, nk behind Bandama (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Love Galore (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) 6th of 10, 12l behind Eastern Anthem (9-6) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 4f hcp gd in Feb.
Scintillo 13-2 (8-13) Held up in touch, went 3rd approaching 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Re Barolo (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stk (1) pol in Feb.
Baylini 6-1 (8-11) Always behind, last of 11, 17l behind Abbondanza (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Mildoura (FR) 22-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, headed final furlong, one pace, 5th of 7, 5l behind Bluebell Ridge (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f fll hcp (5) pol in Jan.
