tracked leader, soon led, ridden when headed 1f out and one pace
led, soon headed, stayed prominent, switched right over 1f out, soon led and headed well inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, faded close home
UNITED NATIONS is dropped in grade tonight and he is sure to be all the rage to get the better of Teasing and Dancing Deano. Noel Wilson's 8-year-old has won his last three races and he won doing cartwheels here last time out. He has been a revelation since the recent fitting of blinkers and providing they work the oracle again here tonight then he can get his head in front. Teasing wasn't beaten far in this grade last time out so she has to be considered, but this is her level and she is thoroughly exposed. Dancing Deano won recently over 7f here but he was disappointing last time and this step-up in trip is not sure to suit. Kipchak is lightly-raced and he will be suited by this slight rise in trip. However, it is hard to get away from United Nations who looks the clear form pick.
Kipchak (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Bookiebasher Babe (9-4) at Southwell 1m clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Teasing 13-2 (8-13) Started slowly, held up, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Dichoh (9-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol.
Dancing Deano (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Soon chasing leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 9, 2l behind Silver Wind (9-7) at W'hampton 7f clm (6) pol.
United Nations 11-4 (9-7) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders on outer, led well over 3f out, driven clear well over 1f out, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs beating Transmission (9-1) by 8l, 5 ran.