chased leaders, reminders early, no impression from over 1f out
led, headed well over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, chased winner over 2f out, one pace
dwelt and hampered start, ran green behind, stayed on from over 1f out
pushed along and outpaced behind
close up, led well over 3f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders and keen, ridden 2f out, one pace
DANCE AND DANCE is the obvious one here and in the hope that he takes to the surface he gets the nod ahead of Petrenko and Unbelievable Jeff. The selection is improving and went well over this trip at Great Leighs last time when making the frame, though perhaps being produced too late by Jamie Spencer to get in a serious blow. The same jockey is up here and he can learn from that and get the tactics right today. Petrenko is an interesting runner for Richard Fahey and he should be much better for his recent debut. The step up in trip should also suit and he could make the frame. Stewart Parr saddles three runners and Unbelievable Jeff is perhaps the most interesting. Pedigree suggests that he will be at home over this trip and having cost a few quid connections will be hoping to see some immediate promise. Sir Mark Prescott is not noted for debut winners but nonetheless in such an open race Angel Song is respected as she comes from plenty of winning stock and if the market speaks for her then it should be noted. Dance And Dance can step home in front.
Croy (IRE) Elnadim filly out of Flower Fairy.
Only Hope 25-1 (8-12) Slowly away, ridden on outside halfway, always behind, last of 8, 12l behind Billy Hot Rocks (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec.
Wizzy Izzy (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Led, headed over 5f out, weakened 3f out, last of 8, well behind Watson's Bay (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol.
Dance And Dance (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Green Onions (8-12) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Lively Blade Needwood Blade gelding out of Breezy Day.
Petrenko 25-1 (8-5) Soon behind, never dangerous, last of 7, 13l behind Changing The Guard (8-12) at Great Leighs 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Unbelievable Jeff Oasis Dream colt out of Sunshine N'Showers.
Angel Song Dansili filly out of Something Blue.
Beaux Yeux 100-1 (8-9) Slowly away, in rear, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Lemon N Sugar (9-10) at Southwell 6f mdn fll (5) fbs.
Redlynch 66-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 6f out, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Ibrox (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.