in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out and weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon weakened
took keen hold behind, ridden over 2f out, no progress, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, headway and not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
started slowly, towards reard, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
close up, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out and one pace final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out to lead well inside final furlong, drew clear close home
led, pressed over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on
took keen hold, help up 3rd, ridden to lead narrowly, 1f out, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out and struggling, some late headway, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
The Dagger ran an eyecatching race on his handicap bow and can make a winning start for new connections. Victory can come at the main expense of Mixing and Artzola. Mixing won well last time and is one of several horses to come into this race in form which gives the contest a competitive look but, race fitness aside, The Dagger has plenty to recommend him. He showed promise in three runs in maidens despite the sprint trips proving woefully inadequate. He was duly stepped up to ten furlongs for his handicap bow where he ran on strongly without being able to get to the leaders. He has since left John Best but Gary Moore is capable of getting the best out of him and a big run could be on the cards. Artzola has won twice here in the past and she looks to be running into form judged by her staying on fourth here last time. She's got a little to do from her current mark but it would be no surprise to see her involved but the unexposed The Dagger makes far more appeal.
Magic Warrior 11-2 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Altos Reales (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Boundless Prospect (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Smokey The Bear (9-10) at Kempton 1m 2f clm (6) pol.
Satindra (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leader until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 15l behind Schelm (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
The Dagger 8-1 (9-1) Headway from rear over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind King of The Beers (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Lascelles 11-4 (9-3) Held up in rear, pulled hard, ridden over 2f out, no response, 7th of 10, 20l behind Basalt (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.
King's Fable (USA) 17-2 (8-8) Held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, swerved right near finish, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Still Dreaming (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Maria Antonia (IRE) 2-1 (8-2) Started slowly, in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 1l behind My Friend Fritz (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f clm (6) fbs.
Artzola (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Noah Jameel (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f hcap (6) pol.
Oasis Sun (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 8l behind Medieval Maiden (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Siena Star (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Climate (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Mixing 10-3 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan beating Wee Charlie Castle (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Chimes At Midnight (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Steadied start, took keen hold towards rear, headway 2f out, strong run from over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Kempton 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating On Every Street (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Annapurna Sunrise (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, dropped to 10th and ridden over 4f out, 7th 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 6th of 13, 12l behind Bidalia (9-0) at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo mdn sft in Oct.
