mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, just failed
in touch, chased winner over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, headway over 2f out, nowhere to go on inner inside final furlong, snatched up, unlucky
tracked leders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out
started slowly, always towards rear, never a factor
started slowly, always behind
disputed lead 2f, led over 2f out, hard pressed final furlong, just held on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on nearest finish
mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon in rear
disputed lead, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, weakened from 2f out
Mr Napoleon looks to have a strong chance in this handicap and he gets the vote over Majehar and Arena's Dream. The selection is a course and distance winner and he arrives here on the hat-trick bid. He has a good draw and he looks a stand-out bet. Majehar was given a lot to do here last time and he was staying-on well at the finish so he could be worth another chance. Arena's Dream finished behind our selection last time and as he struggles to get home over this trip he looks opposable. Boundless Prospect has a good draw but all his best recent form has come over a mile, while Fateful Attraction will have no problems with the trip but he has not been done any favours by the draw and he looks to have a little to find with some of the others. Mr Napoleon could not be in better heart at present and he can win again.
Sudden Impulse 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Mutamaasek (8-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Fateful Attraction 7-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Stark Contrast (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Mr Napoleon (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway going well 1f out, soon led and clear, comfortably, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec beating Mon Petite Amour (8-10) by 2l, 14 ran.
Startengo (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 6, 22l behind Galient (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr '06.
Arena's Dream (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Mr Napoleon (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Prince of Charm (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Demisemiquaver (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Double Spectre (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, some headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Royal Indulgence (8-13) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Blu Manruna 3-1fav (9-5) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 10l behind Mr Napoleon (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Stark Contrast (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 3l behind Greek Easter (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Boundless Prospect (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden nd headway over 3f out, never nearer, 5th of 10, 10l behind Dado Mush (8-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
Dinner Date 5-1fav (9-7) Held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace, 7th of 12, 2l behind Just Intersky (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Danehill Silver 10-3fav (8-13) Stumbled leaving stalls and unseated rider in race won by Blue Mistral (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Sept, 12 ran.
Rising Force (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, hung left, headed over 1f out, weakened, 6th of 8, 12l behind Confidentiality (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Majehar 7-2 (9-2) In touch, hampered after 1f, lost place and behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Fresh Mint (8-6) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
