held up, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
steadied start, soon chasing leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
tracked winner, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, hung right over 2f out, driven clear over 1f out, unchallenged
held up, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
reared start, refused to race, took no part
Thunderbolt Jaxon would not have to be anything special to take this, and can make a winning debut at the expense of Esteem Machine, King's Apostle and Doctor Ned. Peter Chapple-Hyam was pleased with the progress of his youngsters last year, and the stable should pay to follow, especially when the Turf season begins. Thunderbolt Jaxon did not see the racecourse as a juvenile, but by all accounts has been working well on the Newmarket gallops, and could be worth chancing first time, with none of the opposition standing out. The son of Dr Fong will be suited by further on breeding, but is expected to be sharp enough to do himself justice today. Esteem Machine has a bit more experience, having had two outings round here, and he too will benefit from a step up in distance in time. Indeed, given his trainer, he may one day end up over hurdles, given his breeding. King's Apostle shaped well on three outings on Turf last term, going close on each of the last two occasions. He is another to add to the mix along with Doctor Ned who can only improve. Eddie Ahern has been booked for newcomer Faithful Ruler who should be noted in the market, but we return to fellow debutant Thunderbolt Jaxon as the pick.
Ainama (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced, always behind, last of 13, 19l behind Desert Master (9-13) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Doctor Ned 14-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Grand Lucre (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Emma Jean Lad (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased winner 2f, remained close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind Hythe Bay (8-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
Faithful Ruler (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 9l behind Endiamo (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
King's Apostle (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Led after 2f, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, hd behind Karoo Blue (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Sept.
Shaded Edge 25-1 (9-3) Behind, short of room and checked well over 1f out, stayed on and came inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Iron Pearl (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Dec.
Thunderbolt Jaxon Dr Fong colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
Rose Row Act One filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 2m1f and over hurdles including the Group 2 winner Presenting.
Esteem Machine (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Endiamo (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
