tracked winner, ridden to join winner entering final furlong, driven inside final furlong, ran on, just held
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
made all, set strong pace, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced lead 2f out, soon ridden, joined entering final furlong, driven out, ran on gamely
in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
Nonrunner
Predilection is entered at Newmarket in the 2000 Guineas at the end of the month and makes his reappearance having won a maiden race at Kempton in November. We'll find out more about him in this up against the likes of SEA OF FLAMES (NAP). The latter appreciated the return to a mile when landing an All-Weather Championship contest over track and trip on Good Friday and David Elsworth's charge should make another bold bid. Tutu Nguru found Marenko, rated 105, too good at Kempton a week ago but has a shout on that form. The latter is trained by Richard Hannon and he runs 7f winner Palawan in this, who steps up to a mile for the first time along with 6f winner Ode To Evening. Kingston Kurrajong has plenty to find on these terms on his reappearance.
Ode To Evening 12-1 (9-0) Outpaced, last of 8, 22 3/4l behind Ajaya (9-0) at York 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Palawan 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leader until over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 10 1/2l behind Emotionless (9-0) at Doncaster 7f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Predilection (USA) 5-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably, won at Kempton 1m mdn stks (6) pol in Nov beating Van Dyke (9-5) by 5l, 12 ran.
Sea of Flames 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m stks (2) pol in Mar beating Race Day (9-5) by 1l, 9 ran.
Tutu Nguru (USA) 2-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Marenko (9-0) at Kempton 1m fll stks (2) pol in Apr.
Kingston Kurrajong 3-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Thanksfortellingme (8-11) at Epsom 1m 1f stks (3) gs in Sep.