steadied start, keen held up in rear, headway on inside from over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, readily
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer approaching 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, always held by winner
Hucking Heat showed improved form to score last time out and is taken to continue his progression and win today at the main expense of Alfresco, Ballyshane Spirit and Blue Monkey. John Best's gelding swooped late to conquer a well-fancied Jamie Osbourne runner ten days ago and as he seems to be progressing well, he may be worth siding with in what looks an open contest. Blue Monkey is very consistent but as he has failed to win a maiden yet, it would be surprising were he to be good enough to take this handicap. Alfresco won well over course and distance last time out in first-time blinkers and rates a danger today. However it remains to be seen whether the headgear will work the oracle for a second time so he is passed over, along with Feolin who should be watched for signs of confidence on his handicap debut. In an open contest we will return to Hucking Heat.
Alfresco 5-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, quickened to lead 1f out, soon clear, pushed out, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Satyricon (8-13) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Stagehand (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Led to over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 18l behind Strobilus (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Blue Monkey (IRE) 9-4fav (8-7) Led, ridden and hung badly right from well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, beaten when eased towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Tutor (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Feb.
Feolin 15-8jt-fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 17l behind Fashion Statement (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) hvy in Oct.
Hucking Heat (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Started slowly, held up, good headway from 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, led near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Dr McFab (9-4) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Ballyshane Spirit (IRE) 9-2 (8-1) Took keen hold, tracked winner throughout, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Muncaster Castle (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
