jumped left, led until 4th, led again 7th until 12th, blundered badly 14th, weakened and pulled up before 4 out
raced keenly tracking leading pair, dropped to 4th at 7th, rallied 10th, went 2nd 12th, pecked next, pushed along and chance when hit 4 out, weakened into 3rd at the last
held up tracking leaders, jumped slowly 2nd, closer in 3rd at 7th, pushed along before 4 out, went 2nd at the last, no chance with winner
pressed leader, led 4th until 7th, led again 12th, pushed along before 4 out, hit next, clear before 2 out, stayed on strongly
Only the four runners but a fascinating contest. Queenohearts was just denied making her chasing bow following a lengthy absence in a valuable event at Lingfield and she will take all the beating if taking a step forward. Grand Mogul made an impressive winning debut over the larger obstacles at Kelso but DE YOUNG WARRIOR can defy another 7lb rise and complete his hat-trick as he looks a very progressive stayer. Moroder, another improver, is also proven over track and trip and can’t be ignored.
Grand Mogul (IRE) 15-8 (11-7) Raced in 3rd, travelled strongly to chase leader 3 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on strongly flat, won at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in May beating First Lord De Cuet (11-12) by 10l, 4 ran.
Queenohearts (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Raced in 3rd, went 2nd after 4 out, looked well held at the last, rallied strongly run-in, just lost out in head bob, 2nd of 6, shd behind Fantastikas (11-7) at Lingfield 2m 7f (2) hvy in Jan.
De Young Warrior 3-1fav (10-9) Rear of mid-division, headway 4th, ridden before 5 out, went 2nd approaching 4 out, led flat, stayed on well, won at Chepstow 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb beating Striking A Pose (11-4) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Moroder (IRE) 10-3 (10-4) Always handy, led after 10th, pressed from next, driven after 2 out, all out, won at Exeter 3m hcp (3) gs in Jan beating Gustavian (11-8) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
