prominent on inner, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
steadied start, settled in rear, headway on inside when hampered and checked inside final 2f, not recover
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not troubled winner
towards rear, headway on outer from 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not troubled winner
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and lost touch over 4f out, soon in rear
tracked leaders, ridden to lead just over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, comfortably
led, pressed over 2f out, soon headed, kept on one pace
in rear, late headway from 2f out, never nearer
in touch, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden and struggling over 2f out
Coda Agency is selected ahead of Lorikeet and Featherlight. David Arbuthnot's charge is better known these days under the national hunt code but he is perfectly adequate on the level and while his recent win came over 12 furlongs at Southwell, this step up to two miles should hold few fears. Lorikeet faces a tough task under top weight. His recent runs have demonstrated a degree of consistency but ten stones will take plenty of carting over the trip. Featherlight is a course-and-distance winner. Hailing from a stable that like a punt, the market is watched in order to gauge whether they are on tonight. Brigadore makes a belated first appearance on the artifical tracks. Kick and Prance hasn't shown too much of late and is probably best under positive tactics. Mister Completely is a consistent enough sort over two miles and can never be ruled out over his favourite trip. Plenty of possibles and we like Coda Agency.
Lorikeet 9-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Rollin 'n Tumblin (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Mister Completely (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Held up, effort and headway 2f out, ran on to chase leaders final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Rollin 'n Tumblin (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Brigadore (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leader to halfway, weakened quickly over 2f out, soon tailed off, last of 9, 37l behind Toparudi (8-12) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
Featherlight 16-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 8, 6l behind Rollin 'n Tumblin (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Best Selection 14-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 5l behind Saraba (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Kick And Prance 7-1 (10-7) Took keen hold in touch, led after 5f, headed over 6f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 27l behind Rickety Bridge (11-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Princess Aimee 20-1 (8-7) Prominent, weakened 2f out, 7th of 15, 7l behind Noora (9-1) at Chepstow 1m 4f clm (6) gf in Sept.
Coda Agency 10-3 (8-9) Close up, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 3l behind My Friend Fritz (9-6) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Arabian Sun 8-1 (8-12) Led early, chased winner until ridden 6f out, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 11, 20l behind Bugsy's Boy (9-0) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Follow On 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 13l behind Atlantic Coast (9-0) at Yarmouth 2m hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Always behind, 4th of 11, 8l behind Dubai Ace (9-10) at Lingfield 2m hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Lay The Cash (USA) 25-1 (8-9) In touch, weakened 4f out, last of 13, 18l behind Saraba (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
