held up, ridden over 2f out, slightly short of room and switched left well over 1f out, effort and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
slowly into stride, pulled hard in touch, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
held up, behind, ridden over 4f out, soon outpaced and in rear
behind, ridden long over 4f out, outpaced over 3f out
slowly into stride, soon led, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch 3f, weakened over 3f out
soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening and looked beaten when bumped well over 1f out
in rear, headway 3f out, hampered well over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, not reached leaders
held up, chased leaders 2f out, led narrowly 1f out, no extra and headed well inside final furlong
tracked leader, led well over 2f out, headed narrowly 1f out, rallied to lead again well inside final furlong
Not a lot to go upon without reference to the market and Sir Sandicliffe is given the tentative nod ahead of Schermuly and Serpentaria. The selection does have some doubts to answer but having elected to take this route rather than handicapping, it is hoped that Barry Hills has managed to pick the right option. Schermuly was cheaply bought but close relatives include the enigmatic Bandari. On breeding, anything achieved here could be a bonus. Serpentaria is a filly for whom similar comments apply as her family include grand stayer, Celeric. Witchingham is a sprint bred individual who is likely to be plenty forward in the market. Port Macquairie is surely better than two runs have indicated thus far and the market is watched. Blue Monkey has been expensive to follow. Sir Sandicliffe is the selection albeit to the most minimum of stakes.
Blue Monkey (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Keen hold, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, pushed along and kept on steadily final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Ekhtiaar (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Oct.
Mumbleswerve (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, ridden and not clear run over 1f out , one pace, 7th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Danehillsundance (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Port Macquairie (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden to regain lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Benny The Bat (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
Schermuly (IRE) Fruits Of Love colt, half-brother to 5f-7f winner Chipstead Bay.
Sir Sandicliffe (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led, headed halfway, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 17, 6l behind Cold Quest (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Aug.
Witchingham Polish Precedent colt out of a multiple winner in the USA.
County Kerry (UAE) Jade Robbery filly, half-sister to 4 winners between 7f & 1m2f.
Deserter (IRE) Desert Style filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Mutoon (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) In touch on outside, weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 10l behind Fragrancy (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Serpentaria Golden Snake filly, half-sister to 1m4f & hurdles winner Gentian.
Bear Bottom Imperial Ballet gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
