track leaders going well, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven right out
close up, effort 2f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong
chased leaders over 4f
chased leaders, outpaced and lost place over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led 2f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, driven along 3f out, soon beaten
prominent, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
led to 2f out, driven and stayed on same pace after
in touch over 4f
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon edged left, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
dwelt, held up in rear, headway and edged left from 2f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd final 75 yards, not reach winner
behind, headway over 1f out, nearest finish
behind, ridden on inside 4f out, never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden on outside 3f out, never dangerous
Plenty of deadwood here and Vegas Boys is a confident choice to get the better of old rival Cree, while Ceredig and the talented but frustrating Colonel Cotton are others to bear in mind. Colonel Cotton has had more chances than Brian Robson and will need to be on his mettle from his wide draw. However, he is incredibly well handicapped just now and he could still be a force in a modest race like this (if he puts his mind to it!) Ceredig was a good second at Salisbury last week and it is noteworthy his connections have him well entered this week. He is obviously in good heart and a big run can be expected. Cree has a bit to find with the selection and needs luck on his side. Still, he does have fair claims at the weights, so has to enter calculations. However, Vegas Boys is holding his form really well just now and, judging by the way he was staying on in the closing stages of his latest outing, this trip will suit him ideally.
Vegas Boys 5-1 (9-0) Behind, headway from 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Guilded Warrior (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Cree 11-4fav (8-7) In touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, not much room 1f out, one pace, 6th of 10, 5l behind Millfields Dreams (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Colonel Cotton (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up, ridden 2f out, effort over 1f out, soon no impression, 7th of 13, 9l behind Misaro (9-7) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Drawback (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, driven, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Convince (9-2) at Leicester 7f sll (6) gf.
Machinate (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Held up, effort on outside over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 7l behind Indian Edge (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Willofcourse 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 13, 10l behind Blessed Place (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Megalala (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Pulled hard early, soon lost prominent position on inside, never dangerous after, 8th of 11, 14l behind Logsdail (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Ceredig 25-1 (9-6) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon held, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Stamford Blue (9-11) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Limonia (GER) 28-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 11th of 14, 11l behind Tender The Great (9-9) at Warwick 7f fll hcp (5) gf.
King of Charm (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Raced wide in touch, ridden and no headway final 2f, soon one pace, 6th of 12, 4l behind Christian Bendix (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Mamichor 8-1 (8-10) Always close up, every chance 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Liberty Run (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f app hcp (6) gd.
Lady Duxyana 8-1 (7-12) Keen, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, hung left final furlong, 4th of 15, 11l behind Very Well Red (8-6) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (6) gs.
Bollywood (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Magroom (8-3) at Brighton 7f sll (6) gd.
Drury Lane (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders until ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 11l behind Sam's Secret (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gf.
Spoilsport 10-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Deneuve (8-11) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Piccostar 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 14, 7l behind Nikki Bea (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcap (6) pol.
