in touch, ridden to challenge 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, reminders halfway, never a factor
held up towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, headway 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, one pace final 2f
held up, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, battled on gamely final furlong
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Kylkenny is the pick in preference to Bentley Brook and Maslak. The old boy rolled back the years last time out to secure an emotional success and with the handicapper only seeking to raise him 4lbs, it might not be enough to stop a repeat. Bentley Brook defied a seven-month absence to oblige at the course last time out. Paul Blockley has been quick to turn him out under a penalty. Maslak finally got his head infront after many easier opportunities last month. A tendancy to hang looks ugly but he is perfectly genuine. Satindra has already produced a return on investment for 800 guineas. He had run some fair races in Ireland and is still in with a chance off a platers mark. Right Option is arguably better over further. Spares And Repairs started off life in bumpers and has had three outings on the level. Now is the time to see if the handicapper has done his sums properly. Impostor should be fit from hurdling. Kylkenny confirmed himself to be in some measure of form and is taken to post a double-up.
Kylkenny 5-1 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, driven over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs beating Marsam (9-7) by a nk, 6 ran.
Impostor (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Took keen hold in touch, chased leaders 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Spinning Coin (10-0) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept '06.
Spares And Repairs 33-1 (9-8) Raced wide, soon prominent, pushed along 5f out, chased winner 4f out until over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 5, 4 1/2l behind Maslak (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs.
Maslak (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Keen, chased leader 8f out, led 7f out, ridden 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs beating Calculating (9-3) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Right Option (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Tracked leader 4f, stayed prominent until weakened from 3f out, 4th of 6, 13l behind Inchpast (9-13) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Bentley Brook (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs beating Calculating (9-4) by 2l, 7 ran.
Satindra (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) In touch, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, remained in touch, driven to regain lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs beating Propaganda (8-12) by 2l, 9 ran.
