mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, no extra, one pace from over 1f out
made all, led, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, edged left well inside final furlong, driven out
hampered start, always in rear
chased leaders until weakened under 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out
in touch, slightly hampered on rail after 2f, ridden over 2f out, no headway
in touch, ridden over 2f out, outpaced from over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, no progress, soon weakened
held up, good headway over 1f out, ran on to chase winner well inside final furlong, bumped slightly near finish, just held
steadied start, always in rear, never a factor
towards rear, ridden over 2f out never nearer
towards rear, hampered on rail after 2f, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
Nonrunner
Annemasse made a very favourable impression when winning first time out and a follow up looks on the cards, Go On Green and Jack Oliver may provide most danger. Mark Johnston's gelding ran his rivals to sleep over the six furlong trip at Southwell, beating Popolo by four lengths. He wasn't stopping at the end of that event and should be well suited by the extra furlong. Go On Green finished third behind another Johnston inmate Regal Parade last time out. That was a pretty good contest and a big run is expected, but the Middleham trainer should know how he stands with the Dunlop runner. Jack Oliver proved himself a decent performer on the turf last season and did well on his only all-weather start. He is as game as they come and a big run is expected. Cherri Fosfate is another consisetnt type and may run into a place again, but our idea of the winner is Annemasse.
Go On Green (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) In touch, outpaced 2f out, soon hung left, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Regal Parade (9-1) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in Feb.
Annemasse 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden clear approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 6f 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Feb beating Popolo (8-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Tasweet (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Took keen hold, held up, headway to chase leaders 7f out, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra, last of 7, 16l behind Daylami Dreams (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Jack Oliver 5-4fav (9-4) In touch, not much room 3f out, ran on approaching final furlong no chance with leaders, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Fabuleux Millie (9-6) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Social Rhythm 9-4fav (9-4) Held up, headway when not much room over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Tobago Reef (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Vitznau (IRE) 5-6fav (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out and soon presssed leader, led on line, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct beating Genki (9-3) by a shd, 11 ran.
Straight Face (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Led, wide and headed 3f out, led briefly over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Sophie's Dream (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
Becharm 16-1 (8-12) Led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 21l behind Players Please (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
