bumped start and hung badly right soon after, pulled hard and virtually unsteerable, chased leader until ran very wide halfway, ridden and rallied inside final furlong, gaining near finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, ran on
bumped start, pushed along to chase leaders, went 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
GRACIOUS JOHN made it five wins in his last six starts when successful in a similar conditions event at Kempton three weeks ago. David Evans' charge beat both Field of Vision and stablemate Thatsallimsaying on that occasion and should confirm running in this. Field of Vision will likely be sharper for that first outing since October and may finish closer. He also has a bit to spare on today's terms with recent handicap winner Kadrizzi.
Gracious John (IRE) 4-9fav (9-5) Made all, shaken up and quickened clear 2f out, pushed out, won at Kempton 6f stks (2) pol in Jan beating Field of Vision (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Field of Vision (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, not trouble winner, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Gracious John (9-5) at Kempton 6f stks (2) pol in Jan.
Kadrizzi (FR) 2-1jfav (9-7) Always prominent, led over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (2) pol in Jan beating Kingsley Klarion (8-9) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Thatsallimsaying (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Keen tracked leaders, keeping on same pace when rider dropped whip 2f out, 3rd of 4, 6 1/2l behind Gracious John (9-5) at Kempton 6f stks (2) pol in Jan.