tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
held up, headway over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and one pace
slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 6f out, never a factor
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
held up, never dangerous
always behind
Nonrunner
Kentucky Bullet is at the top of his game and can take this competitive affair, Yashin and Trappeto may provide most danger. The selection has won three of his last six races, the most recent over course and distance. He won with a fair bit in hand from Melograno and this race if anything looks slightly weaker so a big run can be expected. It is difficult to know what is Trappeto's best trip but he did run well over a mile and half here last time when third to Cotton Eyed Joe and may be capable of reaching the frame. However a bigger threat to the selection could be Yashin who hails from a stable in great form. He finished fourth in a better race over course and distance last time and this is his first venture into banded company. Of the others it would be no surprise to see Mister Completely in the firing line, but on this occasion we will side with Kentucky Bullet.
Kentucky Bullet (USA) 9-4fav (9-0) Held up, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, led inside final furlong, readily, won at Southwell 1m 3f stk (7) fbs in Nov beating Melograno (8-11) by 2l, 14 ran.
Mujimac (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Switched start, mid-division, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Itcanbedone Again (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f (7) pol.
Yashin (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 10l behind Chater Knight (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Eforetta (GER) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 22l behind Greenbelt (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Mister Completely (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Cumbrian Knight (11-2) at W'hampton 2m 1f amt hcp (6) pol.
Surdoue 5-1 (8-13) Held up, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 26l behind Cotton Eyed Joe (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f (7) fbs.
Orpen Quest (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Itcanbedone Again (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f (7) pol.
Trappeto (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway 4f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 15l behind Cotton Eyed Joe (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f (7) fbs.
