Tracked leader, took keen hold when pressed for 2nd 7f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression with winner op 7/1 tchd 6/1
Held up in rear, headway under pressure on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and hung right, stayed on to dispute 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression op 11/4
Sandro Botticelli has every chance to build on his Wolverhampton showing recently with a good jockey booking in his favour should this turn tactical. First Mohican ran well enough at Newcastle to merit respect but has found winning tough lately. WINTERLUDE has been in fine fettle of late at much shorter trips but stamina is not a major concern and, if this turns into a sprint, he's well equipped to come home best of all. Intense Tango has a bit to prove right now while Vettori Rules is one to watch on just his second outing in this country.
1. Winterlude
2. Sandro Botticelli
3. First Mohican