with leader, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led over 3f, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, soon not much room, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden 3f out, beaten 2f out
Little Eskimo, Bold Saxon and Amber Isle are the three to consider here and Little Eskimo gets the vote. Bold Saxon showed promise at Newbury first time out and then ran with credit at Kempton, not beaten far in fifth. Further improvement can see him hit the frame. Amber Isle has run well on both his outings to date, most recently finishing fourth in a similar contest over the course and distance. This looks a weaker affair and he looks sure to be in the shake up. Little Eskimo shaped encouragingly first time out at Newmarket, finishing fourth and on the strength of that was made favourite at Southwell next time. he finished a close third, and although perhaps not showing the sort of progression anticipated, Little Eskimo seems the safest proposition here.
Amber Isle 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ravinia (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Blockley (USA) Johannesburg colt out of a once-raced mare.
Dr McFab 28-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 6l behind Ravinia (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Little Eskimo 10-11fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 3f out, effort approaching final furlong, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Sularno (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Nov.
Not To Know Mujahid gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Red China.
Bold Saxon (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Hanbrin Bhoy (8-12) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol in Nov.
