mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, quickened well to lead over 1f out, soon clear, pushed out readily
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken, soon weakened
close up, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, every chance, soon no extra, weakened over 1f out
prominent on outer, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on well to go 3rd 1f out, kept on
led, joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, switched right 2f out, no impression over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway entering final 2f, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
steadied start, always in rear, eased when no chance over 1f out
tracked leader on inside to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 1f out
steadied start, always in rear, never in contention
FORGOTTEN VOICE comes into this race off a fine winning performance and is taken to follow up at the expense of Dubai Dynamo and Multakka. The selection took eighteen months off the track after winning his maiden at Lingfield back in October 2007. He returned from injury to score over course and distance last time out. He has risen eights pounds in the ratings since that last victory but we feel he still has more to offer and if he recaptures his form he will take all the beating once again. Dubai Dynamo is four pound higher since winning here over course and distance last time out. He still looks potentially well treated and should once again be in the shake up so any market support should be noted. Multakka won twice last season but failed to win off his current mark when last seen out here in November so is possibly best watched on his return to the track. So for the winner we return to Forgotten Voice.
Forgotten Voice (IRE) 11-10fav (9-1) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, shaken up over 1f out, stong run inside final furlong to lead final stride, won with plenty in hand, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr beating Tourist (8-12) by shd, 11 ran.
Dubai Dynamo 8-1 (8-11) Close up 4th, ridden to challenge on inside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, asserted towards finish, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr beating Tartan Gigha (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
The Fifth Member (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In rear stands side, ridden halfway, kept on one pace final 2f, 4th of 21, 1 1/2l behind Manassas (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in Mar.
The Snatcher (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching 2f out, soon no extra and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Dubai Dynamo (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Mr Hichens 9-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Axiom (9-2) at Leicester 1m hcap (3) gs in Oct.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, not much room over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 10l behind Lucky Dance (8-6) at Newmarket 1m hcap (2) gs in Nov.
Multakka (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Mid-division, ridden on inside 3f out, kept on to chase leaders and faded inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Commander Cave (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Bold Alaska (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon tracking leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind After You (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 3yo stk (4) sft in May '06.
Tourist 20-1 (8-12) Soon chasing leaders, went 2nd well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead near finish, caught final stride, 2nd of 11, shd behind Forgotten Voice (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Dichoh 15-8 (8-11) Made all, ridden 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, driven and found extra towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m clm stks (6) pol in Mar beating Fremen (9-7) by hd, 4 ran.