led 1f, stayed prominent, under pressure 3f out, soon weakened
led after 1f, ridden along 4f out, headed 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up, headway 3f out, chased leader going well over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong cheekily
held up towards rear, modest headway over 1f out, never dangerous
held up behind, rapid headway to track leaders 7f out, ridden to lead 3f out, driven over 1f out, one pace
steady start, settled in rear, headway 4f out, with leader 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, well held by winner
pulled hard in touch, hard ridden over 4f out, tailed off over 3f out, soon eased
held up, ridden along 4f out, not trouble leaders and weakened over 2f out
held up, chased leaders 3f out, ridden and still in touch 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leaders to over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
Atlantic City is the pick over Garrigon and Alexander Sapphire. None of these have impressed too much so far, but Atlantic City does at least boast enough placed form to be given the vote. The Lydia Richards inmate has in fact gone close on a number of occasions in the past, including twice on Turf in the autumn of 2003. More recently, the son of First Trump has been plying his trade here at Lingfield, and again went close when beaten in a blanket finish behind Serbelloni just before Christmas. He looked the likely winner turning for home but failed to hit top gear in time, and may once again be susceptible to something with a turn of foot. However, it is debatable if any of this lot can muster the necessary kick to stop him, and he has another good opportunity to lose that maiden tag. Garrigon turns out quickly after his second in a moderate apprentice affair at Southwell and is hard to fancy too much, while Alexander Sapphire kept on well enough on her British debut in November but was only of average ability in Ireland. Basically, Atlantic City has been found a good opening and connections will be disappointed if he does not take it.
