led after 1f, ridden and joined over 2f out, headed narrowly approaching final furlong, still every chance until no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead near finish
tracked leaders, chased leader over 4f out, joined leader over 2f out, driven to lead narrowly approaching final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
led 1f, chased leader until over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Gallic Charm, Salt of The Earth and Whats For Tea appear the obvious players on paper and we are with Salt Of The Earth. Terry Mills' charge didnt do a lot wrong when beaten by Bussell Up a couple of weeks ago and while the third proved a little disappointing at Wolverhampton since, the son of Invincible Spirit looks to be a winner in waiting at present. What's For Tea is an obvious player having recently won for Peter Butler, she attempts to repeat the dose in better grade. Gallic Charm represents an inform yard and she will not be 20/1 again this afternoon. Tenjack King looks likely to secure a early position. Snow Bounty has to step up greatly from the form of her claiming class victory. Chinese Temple looks in the grip of the handicapper at the present time. A competitive race and Salt Of The Earth looks best poised to prosper.
Chinese Temple (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 7l behind Grand Strategy (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Salt of The Earth (IRE) Evensfav (8-10) Led 1f, remained prominent, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bussell Up (8-5) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Gallic Charm (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Raced keenly in touch, ridden over 1f out, headway approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol beating Maadraa (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Tenjack King 5-6fav (8-5) Always prominent, went 2nd when switched right over 2f out, staying on when bumped slightly well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Man of Gwent (9-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol.
What's For Tea 5-2 (8-7) Led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden to lead again approaching 2f out, stayed on, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol beating Tiger's Rocket (8-13) by 2l, 6 ran.
Snow Bounty 11-10fav (9-7) Slowly into stride, soon close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol beating Llab Nala (8-12) by a nk, 4 ran.
