close up 5th, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance throughout final furlong, ran on, took 2nd final strides
started slowly, soon in touch towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, better for race
led, jinked right and headed 2f out, stayed pressing leader, ran on near finish to regain lead final strides
took keen hold, tracked winner on inner, carried right 2f out, slightly outpaced soon afterwards, kept on towards finish but not pace to challenge
tracked winner on outer, led 2f out, ridden and hard pressed final furlong, headed close home, lost 2nd final strides
soon in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never a factor
Emperors Jade, with Jamie Spencer booked for the ride, is the obvious one, while Firespin and Tension Mounts are expected to be waiting in the wings if the selection fails to deliver the expected goods. Tension Mounts has been mainly consistent in five previous starts and is entitled to win a small prize before too long. However, he is also looking exposed and needs everything to go his way. Firespin showed a huge amount of improvement at Lingfield three weeks ago and will be a big threat if dishing out a repeat dose. He is one to bear in mind for a minor handicap after this and can be placed to good effect. However, Emperors Jade makes the most appeal for the time being. The son of Averti was a close second to one of Sir Mark Prescott¿s, who has subsequently carried a mark of 83 to victory; so his form looks solid at this stage. Added to that, is the suggestion that the booking of the joint champion jockey means connections are leaving no stones unturned. So this looks an ideal time to climb on board with the Emperors Jade team.
Mr Rev 20-1 (8-13) Soon led, headed after 1f, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 24l behind Chief Exec (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Al Gillani (IRE) Monashee Mountain gelding out of Whisper Dawn.
Emperors Jade 20-1 (9-3) Led until just over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Torch of Freedom (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Tension Mounts (IRE) 11-10fav (8-9) Held up, ridden over 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Underworld (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Firespin (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Started slowly, mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Young Ivanhoe (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Pure Inspiration Tobougg filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
