Verdict
SEEK THE FAIR LAND coped admirably with the drop back to today's distance when scoring over track and trip three weeks ago. He had Five Star Junior, Norville and Piscean behind last time and the latter has since boosted the form with a win at Wolverhampton. Jim Boyle's charge can go in again here as he can also boast an earlier verdict over Santefisio, though December's 7f winner Novellen Lad looks a real threat. Palace Moon put an end to a long losing run when scoring at Kempton last month and is another to consider.
Formwatch
Palace Moon 9-2 (9-2) Held up in rear, smooth headway on inside over 2f out, went 2nd on bit well over 1f out, led over 1f out, shaken up and hung left inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Kempton 7f cnd stks (4yo+) (4) pol in Jan beating Elna Bright (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Seek The Fair Land 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, led entering final furlong, driven clear, ran on well, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jan beating Alben Star (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Five Star Junior (USA) 28-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Seek The Fair Land (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jan.
Piscean (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, good headway on inside over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, edged right, pushed out and ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol beating Tamareen (8-7) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Norville (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Piscean (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Novellen Lad (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Behind, some late headway, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Oasis Dancer (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcap (2) pol in Jan.
Santefisio 7-2fav (9-7) Dwelt took keen hold in rear, good headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Ocean Legend (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Mottley Crewe 6-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Woolfall Sovereign (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Jan.
