Arctic Chief finished was placed in a similar novices race over track and trip recently and should go well again but the headstrong Frown ran out steam at Wolverhampton and needs to settle better. Chocolate Box has won a handicap over 1m6f at Chelmsford and is penalised on his reappearance along with Newbury maiden winner WHITE DESERT. The Godolphin charge also returns from an absence but better is expected this year with plenty of scope for improvement and he gets the nod.
Sam Missile (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led until 3f out, soon lost 2nd, ridden and weakened over 2f out, soon behind, eased inside final furlong, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Dubawi Fifty (9-7) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Chocolate Box (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Great Court (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
White Desert (IRE) 11-4 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Just In Time (8-3) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Arctic Chief 16-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, chased winner over 1f out, kept on and no impression, lost 2nd place post, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind American Gigolo (9-11) at Kempton 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Barrsbrook 16-1 (9-5) Keen, tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 8 1/4l behind Fearsome (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Deolali 66-1 (10-0) Outpaced, detached before halfway, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 24 1/4l behind Silchester (8-9) at Southwell 1m stks (5) pol in Feb.
Insomniac (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 6, 11 1/2l behind American Gigolo (9-11) at Kempton 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Floral Queen 33-1 (10-9) Held up in last, pulled hard, headway over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 13 1/4l behind Fontsanta (11-2) at Fontwell 1m 6f (5) hvy in Jan.
Miss Tenacity 25-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon led, reminders over 4f out, soon headed, lost place over 3f out, eased over 1f out, last of 7, dist behind Bardd (9-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 5f mdn stks (6) pol in Dec.
Catherinethegrace (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, always behind, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 11, 20 3/4l behind Colourful Career (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Frown 7-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, soon led, headed 4f out, lost place 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 15l behind Reckless Wave (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
I'm A Believer 4-1 (8-12) Dwelt, raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Ocean Temptress (8-12) at Brighton 7f mdn stks (6) gs in Aug.
Champagne Reef 33-1 (10-2) Led, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 10, 35 3/4l behind Sparkling Dawn (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m (5) sft in Feb.
