mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway inside final 2f, quickened to lead 1f out, soon clear, readily
took keen hold in touch, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out and weakened
towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold, prominent, effort inside final 2f, not quite pace to challenge, kept on
prominent, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, not pace of winner
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
always in rear group, never a factor
took keen hold, held up behind, kept on final 2f, never troubled leaders
raced wide in mid-division, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
held up in rear, headway over 2f out but no impression over 1f out
led until headed halfway, weakened from 3f out
Nonrunner
Bowl of Cherries, Rowan Warning and Secam are three against the field in a wide open affair and the narrow vote is given to Bowl Of Cherries. The selection has won his last two races in good style and although he is rising in the weights he looks a progressive type and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Rowan Warning rates the main danger on his latest second behind Moyoko but he has had plenty of chances and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Secam is another that could go well but he was behind Rowan Warning last time and on the same terms here he has a little to find. Of the remainder, Grand Palace has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price, but for the winner we return to the improving Bowl Of Cherries.
Rowan Warning 13-2 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on well from 2f out, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Moyoko (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol.
Secam (POL) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and shaken up 2f out, one pace close home, 5th of 10, 5l behind Moyoko (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol.
Seldemosa 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Diamond Dan (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Aug.
Grand Palace (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Elusive Warrior (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcap (6) fbs.
Grand Assault 25-1 (9-3) Led, headed after 1f, lost place after 4f, 8th of 10, 28l behind La Estrella (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Oasis Sun (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 12, 14l behind Jill Dawson (8-9) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Height of Spirits 20-1 (9-4) Held up, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 6l behind Shaheer (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Bowl of Cherries 9-4 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance from 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Green Pirate (9-2) at Lingfield 1m banded stk (7) pol.
