steadied start, always in rear, never on terms
tracked leader to over 3f out, ridden on challenge on inside 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken
took keen hold, led, pressed 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, soon weakened
in touch, good headway on outer to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear, ridden out
raced keenly in 4th, ridden over 1f out, slightly hampered 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held
slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, in rear and struggling 3f out, never dangerous
steadied start, settled behind, ridden and no impression on leaders over 1f out
steadied start, towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never nearer
towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, not reached leaders
prominent, chased leader over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra, weakened inside final furlong
Emperor Court is preferred to Dinner Date and Lord Theo. Peter Makin looks to have a progressive sort on his hands and with Seb Sanders maintaining the partnership, a 6lb rise in the weights should not be enough to stop him. Dinner Date has gone up 4lb for his recent success. He has won over this trip before so there are no problems on that score. Lord Theo has dropped significantly down the weights. He appeared to get the trip last time out so is worth another chance at it. Chia has become something of a Wolverhampton specialist and takes an away day here. Steig has looked a tricky ride in the past and connections are taking no chances with the booking of Chris Catlin. Steely Dan has reportedly had leg problems but that didnt stop him delivering the goods at 20/1 in a claimer at the track. This looks a tougher assignment. Emperor Court could be well treated at the moment and we side with him to go in again.
Given A Choice (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Saviour Sand (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Lord Theo 20-1 (8-12) Tracked winner throughout, every chance approaching final furlong, not run on close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Prime Number (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Trans Sonic 13-2 (9-1) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 6l behind Atlantic Story (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Dec.
Haarth Sovereign (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 9l behind Harry Tricker (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Emperor Court (IRE) 9-4fav (8-8) Keen, tracked leader 2f, remained close up, led over 1f out, edged right and ridden out final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb beating Blu Manruna (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Steely Dan 20-1 (9-6) Started slowly, took keen hold in rear, good headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, pushed out, won at Kempton 1m 3f clm (6) pol in Jan beating Satindra (9-1) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Chia (IRE) 7-2co-fav (9-5) Always prominent, took keen hold, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Wasalat (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Sarwin (USA) 12-1 (8-2) Towards rear, headway after 3f, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 11, 13l behind Prime Number (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Dinner Date 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, short of room and hampered 2 out, switched right 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Billy One Punch (8-13) by a nk, 13 ran.
Steig (IRE) 11-4 (8-8) Chased leader, weakened well over 2f out, 5th of 6, 15l behind Rock Anthem (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
