led after one furlong, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
always behind
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, good headway from 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
held up, never a factor
behind, headway inside final 2f, kept on final furlong, never nearer
held up, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and weakend over 1f out
settled in rear, kept on inside final 2f but never dangerous
led 1f, tracked leader afterwards, led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, effort 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well nearest finish
in touch until weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, not pace of winner
Mutamarres, Ludovico and Grand Jour appear the ones for the shortlist and we side with Mutamarres. Sir Michael Stoute's representative has been the subject of some positive reports from the gallops and he appears to have been expertly campaigned with this year in mind. Today represents a step up in trip but the breeding suggests that there is every reason to believe that he'll stay a mile. Ludovico has winning form on the surface and that will count for plenty here. There are no fitness worries and a bold account is expected. Grand Jour was outclassed in a listed race at Lingfield but this appears to be a more realistic option. Terry Mills trained the winner of that race and he is represented by Charlton on this occasion. He struggled to get his head infront last year and 90 looks a difficult mark to win off. Ans Bach is a Godolphin castoff and he is now with trainer, Michael Jarvis. A winner of a Newmarket maiden, the switch to the veteran handler could make all the difference. Yarqus caught the eye when winning a mile maiden at Brighton. The market is watched this afternoon. Mutamarres is very interesting off today's rating and we nominate him as our selection.
Charlton 13-8fav (8-13) Driven, brought wide 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind South Cape (8-13) at Southwell 7f 3yo stk (3) hvy in Mar.
Ans Bach 5-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Advanced (9-1) at Salisbury 6f 2yo stk (2) gd in Sept.
Ludovico 5-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, lead inside final 2f, held on gamely, all out, won at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol beating Porters (9-7) by a hd, 6 ran.
Grand Jour (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon faded, last of 7, 10l behind Close To You (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo lst stk (1) pol.
Participation 7-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead last stride, won at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct beating Sharplaw Autumn (8-9) by a hd, 17 ran.
Archerfield Links (USA) 5-1co-fav (9-0) Raced stand side, held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Gramm (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) sft in Oct.
Ocean Pride (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, short-lived effort over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 9l behind High Command (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Yarqus 8-11fav (9-0) With leader, led 6f out, brought field to stand rail over 3f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, won at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Oct beating Disco Lights (8-9) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Mutamarres 11-4fav (9-5) Led early, close up, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Il Castagno (8-4) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Mujood 50-1 (8-7) Raced stands side, ridden and headway over 2f out, never on terms, 12th of 30, 4l behind Murfreesboro (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sept.
Namid Reprobate (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Chased winner throughout, hard driven and closed inside final furlong, no impression and held near finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Trans Sonic (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Trans Sonic 2-1fav (9-3) Made all, hard ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, in command near finish, won at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol beating Namid Reprobate (9-4) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Call My Number (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Genari (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Bomber Command (USA) 2-1jt-fav (8-12) Soon chasing leaders, edged left and led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f nov stk (5) pol in Nov beating Dean's Yard (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Scarlet Flyer (USA) 10-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 12, 14l behind Erytheis (8-8) at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) gs in Oct.
Scot Love (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Akona Matata (10-0) at Kempton 1m mdn stk (4) pol in Mar.
