towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression over 1f out
tracked leader to 5f out, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon in rear
tracked leaders, went 2nd 5f out, led over 4f out, pressed final furlong, all out, headed final strides
prominent on inner, chased leader over 2f out, stayed on to press leader final furlong, led final strides
steadied start, took keen hold in rear, headway to chase leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace
led, set steady pace, headed over 4f out, kept in touch until weaken 2f out
Nonrunner
Prime Contender is our vote to land the finale with Altos Reales and Whaxaar put forward for the placings. Prime Contender runs here off a career low mark following two disappointing efforts on the all-weather. He is not the most straight forward of characters but he will get few better oppertunities. Altos Reales was a bitter disappointment last time having been supported strongly in the market. He appears to reserve his best form for Kempton and is likely to be in the shake up. Whaxaar justified odds on favouritism last time despite his rider giving supports some concern but this will be a stiffer test. The old man of the party Magic Warrior is worthy of a mention but might prefer a couple of furlongs shorter. Prime Contender is our vote to land the finale.
Magic Warrior 6-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, close up, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Bridgewater Boys (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Prime Contender 11-2 (9-2) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 10, 8l behind Watchmaker (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Amical Risks (FR) 25-1 (9-2) Held up, effort over 2f out, kept on, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Alexander Guru (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Altos Reales 2-1jt-fav (8-5) Held up last, ridden and outpaced from 3f out, last of 6, 24l behind Mister Completely (9-6) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Ocean Rock 2-1fav (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on, 4th of 12, 4l behind Twist Bookie (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Dec '06.
Starr Flyer 33-1 (8-3) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 15, 11l behind Alleviate (9-1) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Whaxaar (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Jan beating Cyril The Squirrel (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.