Verdict
ITS YOU AGAIN ran two very good races here in November before scoring in a maiden auction at Lingfield. He couldn't act on Fibresand last time but can get back to winning ways on this surface. Captain Loui arrives in good form but has a little to find on official ratings and a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Captain Dimitrios, who races here for the first time after showing good form at Kempton. Sugar Beet's only run on an artificial surface resulted in a victory at Lingfield in September and she followed up a week later at Folkestone. But she hasn't been seen since and may just need this to put her straight.
Formwatch
Restless Bay (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Prominent, took keen hold, not quicken over 1f out, soon beaten, one pace, 4th of 7, 6l behind Fred Willetts (9-6) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Captain Dimitrios 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Sacrosanctus (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Its You Again 8-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, in touch on outside, outpaced when hung left 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 17l behind Fred Willetts (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Magic Stella 11-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 8, 15l behind Mr Optimistic (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Sugar Beet 3-1fav (9-5) Broke smartly, made all, drew clear with 2nd final furlong, ridden and asserted near finish, won at Folkestone 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep beating Johnny Hancocks (9-4) by 1l, 12 ran.
Captain Loui (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) In touch in rear, slightly outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on to go 2nd post, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Kingscroft (9-6) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Slatey Hen (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd halfway until wide straight and dropped to 3rd well over 1f out, no impression when weakened to 4th final 50 yards, 4th of 9, 6l behind Imogen Louise (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sell stks (6) pol.
