in touch, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong
soon led, driven and headed 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, driven halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon behind
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, never a factor
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Cape of Storms has been working well at home and can beat Street Warrior, with Final Tune and Choreography also worth noting. Fitness as well as ability is the key at this time of the year, and it would appear that Cape of Storms has been catching the eye of work-watchers on the Lambourn gallops enough to warrant support here. The son of Cape Cross made a very encouraging debut a week ago when third to Scroll. He looked the likely winner two furlongs out and it was only inexperience that cost him when asked to go about his business. It should be a different story this time though and he is taken to get the better of Street Warrior who by all accounts has also been moving well on the gallops. His absence since October is a negative though. Final Tune and Choreography both represent Dandy Nicholls, and with son Adrian on the latter, he may be the best of the pair, but it would be prudent to watch the market. Braddock is an interesting newcomer from a stable that does well here, but for the winner we return to Cape of Storms.
Braddock (IRE) Pivotal colt out of a French middle-distance winner.
Cape of Storms 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headed close home, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Scroll (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Choreography 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, outpaced halfway, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Ahmedy (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Final Tune (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 13l behind Expensive (8-9) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Mister Becks (IRE) 100-1 (8-2) Led over 5f, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 15l behind Hits Only Life (8-12) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs.
Rainbow Prince Desert Prince gelding out of winning miler Eve.
Street Warrior (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Pressed leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 19, 3 1/2l behind With Interest (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct.
Tirol Livit (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) In touch, led 6f out, clear over 2f out, headed inside last, no extra, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Katie Lawson (8-13) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Trumpita Bertolini gelding out of 6f winner Trump Street, half-brother to 6f winner Street Cred.
