held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on
mid-division, headway after 5f, ridden 2f out, hung left and led 1f out, driven out
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced green, held up, ridden and steady progress from over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
keen in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders until halfway, weakened 3f out
held up, ridden and headway 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
soon tracking leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
tracked leader and keen, led on bit over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division until weakened 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up mid division, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
This may well go to a newcomer as neither Mad Jack Duncan nor Wiesenfurst appeared to be anything out of the ordinary on debut. The market should help guide us but King Fontaine would be one of the more obvious ones. The selection is a half-brother to a bumper winner and represents a top stable who will have a fair idea where they stand with him. The Architect and Cockney Trucker are others that represent leading yards whilst it's interesting to see a couple of representatives from some trainers who are more readily associated with the Flat as well as a raider from France. With little racecourse evidence to go on, a market check is essential but we'll nominate King Fontaine at this stage of proceedings.
Bob 'n' You (IRE) Bob Back gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
Comme Un Autre (IRE) Accordion gelding out of St Doughla's.
King Fontaine (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of winning jumper/bumper Kerfontaine.
Mad Jack Duncan (IRE) 11-4 (10-13) Held up, pushed along and headway 5f out, no impression from 2f out, 4th of 9, 9l behind Nulato (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Dec.
New Ambitions (IRE) Definite Article gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Sheekey.
The Architect (IRE) Bob Back gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Dark Room.
Blind Faith (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Drinadaly.
Cyborg Halling gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Goodwill Phil Muhtarram gelding, brother to 7f winner Summertime, half-brother to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Lagavulin (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened over 3f out, 19th of 21, 26l behind Sunsetten (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f 4yo nhf (5) gd in Jan.
Son of Karinga Karinga Bay gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Wiesenfurst (GER) 7-2 (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Dee Ee Williams (10-11) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft.
