led, ridden over 1f out, headed final stride
slowly into stride, always in rear
held up in touch, not clear from over 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never near leaders
slowly into stride, held up, headway when not clear run approaching final furlong, stayed on, not reached leaders
chased leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
keen, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never near to challenge
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway and wide over 1f out, kept on, not reached leaders
went left start, mid-division, headway from 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, led final strides
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up in touch, switched inside and headway over 2f out, soon went 3rd and ridden, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, ridden to track leaders soon after, ridden and weakened over 2f out
The blinkers may enable The Dagger to scythe his way through the field but he's clearly not the most reliable and was behind Winning Show last time. We're going to take a chance with Nassar. George Prodromou's charge is well weighted on the pick of his form but he's clearly had his problems as just two starts since 2007 testifies. He showed enough on both outings to indicate that he has a race of this nature in him though and he has a fair chance if staying sound. The Dagger may well win if the blinkers work but is probably worth taking on, Postmaster may well make the frame again but doesn't appeal as a win only option, Winning Show is short-list material and March Mate one to watch closely in the market but we're going to strike for the stars with Nasser.
Winning Show 11-4fav (8-4) Soon led, ridden when headed 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Steig (9-0) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
The Dagger 20-1 (8-6) Mid-division, driven 3f out, never on terms, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Steig (9-0) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Magic Warrior 16-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out and weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 6l behind Oasis Sun (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Fairy Festival (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and effort 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Dinner Date (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Nightstrike (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Duke Of Milan (8-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Postmaster 5-1 (8-9) Towards rear, steady headway 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, ran on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Jomus (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Apr.
Recalcitrant 4-1 (9-0) Led, ridden when headed approaching final furlong, weakened, 5th of 8, 3l behind High Class Problem (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Bear Bottom 3-1fav (8-12) Dwelt, mid division, ridden 3f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 17l behind Buscador (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Mick Is Back 10-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Benfleet Boy (9-4) at Folkestone 7f hcap (5) sft in Apr.
Shosolosa (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on well to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Treasure Isle (8-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Nassar (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and every chance 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Joe Jo Star (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
Hey Presto 20-1 (9-0) Made all, hard driven and 2 lengths clear 1f out, held on, all out, won at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Apr beating Silver Blue (9-0) by a nk, 14 ran.
Jalamid (IRE) 6-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, weakening when hampered and headed over 1f out, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Hucking Heat (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Ruwain 20-1 (8-4) Raced keenly, soon prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 9l behind Josr's Magic (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
March Mate 11-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 21l behind Double Doors (9-3) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
Cornerstone 9-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 36l behind Moonstreaker (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
