always front rank, every chance over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, one pace
with leaders, every chance 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up and behind, ridden just over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden just over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, pushed along and headed just over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
with leaders on stands rail, hung left and led well over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well
went left start, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, beaten well over 1f out
keen early, with leader, led just over 2f out until well over 1f out, soon ridden, one pace
slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace
NonRunner
Poet's Magic ran her best race so far when third at Windsor and is only a pound higher but AKWAAN is preferred. Simon Crisford’s colt was too green to do himself justice last year but should be a different proposition after another winter. Elegant Love has hinted at ability but may do better back on the all-weather. Laxmi’s progress has stalled and she lacks a bit of scope now and Shifting Gold has something to find with Poet's Magic.
Akwaan (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Close up, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Mostawaa (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Laxmi (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, effort and edged left just over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not trouble leading pair, 3rd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Adelante (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Apr.
Four Mile Bridge (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and went left start, pulled hard and wide in mid-division, weakened 4f out, soon behind, last of 13, 25 1/4l behind Balata Bay (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Elegant Love 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, not much room over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 12, 6l behind Reeth (9-6) at Kempton 1m (5) pol in Dec.
Poet's Magic 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Wall Of Sapphire (9-5) at Windsor 1m hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Lady Reset 100-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Jahbath (9-6) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Shifting Gold (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Led but pressed, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Wall Of Sapphire (9-5) at Windsor 1m hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Lonicera 50-1 (9-0) Never better than mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Divine Image (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m fll stks (4) pol in Dec.
Potenza (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, edged right over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 10 1/2l behind Eye Of The Water (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Earl Of Harrow 50-1 (9-2) Went right start, towards rear, plugged on final 2f, no threat, 6th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Dark Lochnagar (9-2) at Redcar 1m 1f stks (5) sft in Oct.