chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
close up on inside, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, led final 75yds
chased leaders, weakening when slightly hampered in final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on outside, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly away, behind, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
led to 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, driven along on outside 2f out, moderate headway final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
raced wide in mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, no danger
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed final 75yds, lost 2nd near finish
behind, headway towards inside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, driven along halfway, weakened over 2f out
switched left from wide draw, and held up in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run final furlong, took 2nd near finish
Whatatodo, Iced Diamond and Attacca are three against the field in another wide open affair with the nomination going to Whatatodo. The selection was a fair fourth behind Christmas Truce last time out. That form looks rock solid in the context of this race and off the same mark he will be hard to beat. Iced Diamond rates the main danger as he won well last time out when beating Taranaki but all his best form is on an all weather surface and for that reason he is opposed. Attacca is another worthy of respect on his best form but he ran as if in the handicappers grip last time out.Contented has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but he is hard to win with. Of the remainder Boarder Lad is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Whatatodo.
Grand Place 40-1 (9-0) Held up on far side, ridden 3f out, soon weakened and eased, last of 12, 44l behind Up Tempo (8-7) at Chepstow 7f hcap (5) sft.
Lord Chamberlain 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 10th of 17, 8l behind Golden Square (8-5) at Warwick 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Contented (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders 3f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Indian Edge (8-8) at Chepstow 1m hcap (6) sft.
Whatatodo 11-1 (9-2) Chased clear leading pair, closed and driven to lead over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Christmas Truce (8-10) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Attacca 11-2 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Dispol Isle (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Trevian 66-1 (7-11) Mid-division, lost place 4f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind Indian Edge (9-1) at Bath 1m hcap (5) sft.
Stamford Blue 20-1 (8-2) In touch, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 12l behind Indian Edge (8-8) at Chepstow 1m hcap (6) sft.
Mister Elegant 8-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 7l behind Indian Edge (8-7) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol in Apr.
Hadath (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up, driven along 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Labelled With Love (9-0) at Lingfield 7f clm (5) pol.
My Girl Pearl (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) In touch to halfway, 9th of 11, 17l behind Distant Country (9-7) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol in Mar.
Grezie 7-1 (9-0) Disputed lead 4f, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 13l behind Oceancookie (9-12) at Warwick 7f fll hcp (5) gd.
Oh Boy (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Christmas Truce (8-10) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Iced Diamond (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, driven to lead towards finish, won at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Apr beating Taranaki (9-1) by 1l, 12 ran.
Postmaster 16-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, every chance from 2f out to over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Wanna Shout (9-1) at Kempton 1m banded stk (7) pol.
Border Artist 17-2 (9-0) Raced wide throughout, held up, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Mon Petite Amour (8-0) at Brighton 7f sll (6) frm.
Overjoy Way 14-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 12, 8l behind Celtic Spirit (8-13) at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) hvy.
