raced on outside, chased leaders over 3f
reminder after start, chased leaders on rail, under strong pressure from halfway, hard driven final furlong, ran on to lead on post
soon off the pace in mid-division, ridden halfway, soon struggling
held up well in rear, headway on outside 2f out, ran on inisde inside final furlong but not quite pace to challenge
led until weakened and headed inside final furlong
chased leaders, driven 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
chased leaders over 3f
soon well off the pace, headway on outside 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, headed post
chased leaders over 3f
slowly into stride, headway 2f out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders
An interesting handicap but there are reasons to oppose all of the runners; our selection is Dingaan. He has won just once on turf and a variety of headgear has failed to persuade him to put his head in front but that win did come over course and distance in a valuable handicap. He has yet to race on soft ground as well but his sire's progeny usually handle cut and he is given another chance as his yard is in good form and he's on a decent mark. Mujood is well in with Dingaan on their running over course and distance last year and should be ready to fire with a couple of runs already under his belt. Idle Power is another on a decent mark and respected but Thabaat and Tony James have too much to prove at present. Mason Ette didn't progress as expected last year but should be watched closely for signs of confidence today, Kelamon and Makabul will relish conditions and Savile's Delight is not without claims if taking his chance as he was due to run at Folkestone on Thursday. A trappy heat and Dingaan wouldn't be a confident selection.
Tony James (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Towards rear, lost touch from 2f out, soon well behind, last of 8, 18l behind Benllech (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Mar.
Mujood 12-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Nobilissima (8-10) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Thabaat 25-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 12, 20l behind The Osteopath (8-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
Dingaan (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led until headed inside final furlong, weakened, 4th of 14, 3l behind Capricorn Run (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Oct.
Lunces Lad (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, chased leader, driven to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, 4th of 8, 6l behind Al Khaleej (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Idle Power (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up, switched right over 1f out, soon ridden and effort, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Hereford Boy (8-13) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Apr.
Mason Ette 20-1 (8-13) Always towards rear on far side, 14th of 18, 10l behind Masai Moon (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Savile's Delight (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Took keen hold, prominen, chased winner approaching final furlong, edged left, ran on well, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Makabul 7-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 16l behind Kensington (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Kelamon 15-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Savile's Delight (8-8) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gd in Apr.
