prominent, ridden along over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
towards rear, headway 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, effort when hung left 3f out, raced wide, never near to challenge
in touch, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
reared at start, towards rear, ridden along and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
led, headed 3f out, soon beaten
held up, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace
always rear division
Bedizen should have won a fortnight ago but he can make amends today and can score ahead of Cavalry Guard, Stark Contrast and newcomer Seleet. Sir Michael Stoute's stable have been in fine form so far this season and the selection would have won in another stride on his reappearance at Leicester. The drop in trip may not suit, however he found plenty of trouble two weeks ago and should go close with a clear passage. Henry Cecil is a man in form and he saddles Cavalry Guard today. Not seen for nearly two hundred days, Jamie Spencer looks an intriguing jockey booking and with plenty of improvement to come with another winter on his back, he deserves respect. Stark Contrast wasn't beaten far on his recent reappearance however he may just need a tad further although he should be powering home at the finish. The market will help guide about the chances of newcomer Seleet, whilst at bigger price Bernix could go well. Gunner's View is very much another for consideration however Bedizen looks to have progressed well over the winter and gets the vote.
Bedizen 7-1 (9-13) Keen, in touch, ridden, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, nk behind Bergonzi (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Bernix 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 14, 15l behind Celestial Halo (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd.
Betteras Bertie 100-1 (9-5) Soon behind, 9th of 13, 44l behind Sky More (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs.
Cottam Eclipse 100-1 (9-13) Held up, ridden, headway over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 19l behind Record Breaker (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf.
Diplomatic Dan (IRE) Imperial Ballet gelding, half-brother to winners up to 1m6f.
Mister Minty (IRE) 80-1 (8-4) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 21l behind Sound of Nature (8-7) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
To Sir With Love (NZ) 5-2 (7-6) 12th of 14 behind Posa (9-5) at Sha Tin 1m2f hcp sft in May 2006.
Cavalry Guard (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 11l behind Mount Hadley (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Gunner's View 6-1 (8-11) Track leader, narrow lead inside final 3f, headed over 1f out, hard ridden and rallied near finish, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Shake On It (8-11) at Bath 1m 5f mdn stk (5) frm.
Seleet (IRE) Sakhee colt out of useful 6f winner Summerhill Parkes.
Stark Contrast (USA) 6-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven to lead 1f out, driven and ran on final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Woodcraft (9-3) at Warwick 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
The Dandy Fox 20-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Our Blessing (8-13) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Oct.
