keen tracked leaders, lost action and pulled up after 2f
led after 2f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong
led 2f, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
went left start, close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong
in rear, never nearer
raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
carried left start, always towards rear
always in rear
An 11lb rise for winning a seller at Wolverhampton seems a bit harsh on El Duque but Drinkuptrig has been getting closer and could be thereabouts. Indira should have done better in a maiden race last time so Witchy Woman makes more appeal on the back of a couple of placed efforts over today's trip. It would be no surprise to see Libra Romana come good as she tries today's distance for the first time, but a speculative vote goes to BARBARY. He ended last season with an improved effort at Wolverhampton on his handicap bow and may well get involved on his return.
Drinkuptrig (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, ran on but not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 3/4l behind Tautira (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
El Duque 15-2 (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol beating Romantic Bliss (8-0) by 1l, 7 ran.
Witchy Woman 7-2 (9-7) Led to 3f out, chased winner, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 7, nk behind Copper Cavalier (8-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Indira 6-1 (8-7) Led, headed 9f out, prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Blue Oyster (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (6) pol.
Barbary (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) In rear, headway on outer over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Rayoumti (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Sandy Cove 7-2fav (8-13) Led, ridden and headed approaching final 2f, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind More Aspen (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Henry Grace (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outside, challenged on outside and every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 13l behind Like A Prayer (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Duly Acclaimed (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 8l behind Can't Change It (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Seven Lucky Seven 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 8, 9l behind Kinkohyo (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
Caroline's Beach (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division on outside, outpaced 3f out, behind 2f out, last of 11, 16l behind Dandys Perier (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Krackerjill (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 10l behind Alumina (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Harry's Summer (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 10, 7l behind Excellent Royale (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jan.
Libra Romana (IRE) 11-8fav (9-5) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Royal Bushida (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
