keen, pressed leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed post
raced wide in touch, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
keen, in touch in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, led post
set steady pace, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and slightly outpaced over 1f out, never dangerous
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, ran on towards finish
Outback Traveller dotted-up by seven lengths at Ascot on his latest start in October. But he has a 12lb hike to contend with on his reappearance and BRIGLIADORO (NAP) is preferred. The latter was beaten only a length in this grade when fourth to Baddilini at Lingfield last time and that looks stronger form than the four recent winners have recorded. The latter group, including course and distance winners Ninjago and Speculative Bid, all step up in class though Triple Chocolate scored over 6f here in February and Mr Bossy Boots readily won a Class 4 contest at Lingfield. Brazos still looks high enough in the weights on the evidence of last season's efforts.
Outback Traveller (IRE) 9-2fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, won at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct beating Sir Robert Cheval (9-7) by 7l, 13 ran.
Ninjago 13-2 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway entering final 2f, every chance approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, edged right and driven out, won at Kempton 7f cnd stks (4yo+) (4) pol in Mar beating American Hope (9-3) by hd, 7 ran.
Brazos (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 6l behind Prince's Trust (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (2) pol in Oct.
Brigliadoro (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Raced wide in rear, ridden 2f out, switched right entering final furlong, ran on strongly, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 1l behind Baddilini (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) pol in Feb.
Speculative Bid (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Started slowly, held up last, smooth headway between horses over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, led 1f out, soon pushed clear, eased towards finish, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar beating Bravo Echo (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Pool House 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 9l behind Two Moons (8-7) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Mar.
Triple Chocolate 4-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb beating Light From Mars (9-5) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Almuheet 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Dutch Art Dealer (8-11) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) in Oct.
Mr Bossy Boots (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Raced freely tracking leader, outpaced 2f out, progress to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan beating Evening Attire (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.