chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
with leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace
led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on from over 1f out, lost 2nd close home
slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd close home
Better is expected from Magical Macey who clashed with Dispol Keasha and Ignatieff at Thirsk earlier in the month but preference is for the hat-trick seeking MURURA. James Given's runner does have something to prove, as well as being up in the weights, as this is his first start on turf but there's plenty to like about his performances on the all-weather and there's every reason to hope that he'll find these conditions just as conducive given that he's related to the yard's talented mare Morinqua. Dispol Keasha fared best of those who clashed at Thirsk and should be all the better for the run but she could struggle to confirm the placings with Magical Macey who wasn't far behind despite not really getting the run of the race. Ignatieff was well backed that day but didn't get his own way in front and weakened close home; he's entitled to improve for the outing as well. Dancing Freddy could struggle against less exposed runners this term whilst The Hermitage may be best watched after a modest return as we look to Murura for the winner.
Magical Macey (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Went left start, mid-division, effort when not clear run over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Whozthecat (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Dancing Freddy (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 15th of 20, 15l behind Dubai Set (9-4) at Doncaster 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
Ignatieff (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Tracked leader until 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Whozthecat (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Dispol Keasha 28-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Whozthecat (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
The Hermitage (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, last of 8, 21l behind Silver Linnet (8-9) at Ffos Las 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Bossy Kitty 33-1 (8-5) Behind, chased leaders over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 15l behind Victoire De Lyphar (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Murura (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Went left start, held up last, headway when not clearest of runs and squeezed through over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Kempton 6f 3yo stks 0-70 (5) pol beating Kilmanseck (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.