rear division, modest late headway
chased leader until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, in touch, ridden to dispute modest 3rd 2f out, plugged on in 4th, no chance with leading trio
ridden in rear 3f out, never a factor
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway on inside over 3f out, soon driven along, weakened inside final 2f
led until narrowly headed 3f out, chased winner after, held near finish, kept on well to hold 2nd
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, led narrowly on inside 3f out, kept narrow advantage, ridden over 1f out, always just doing enough
held up in rear, wide straight, headway soon after, chased leading pair 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, always held in 3rd
took keen hold, tracked leading trio, ran wide straight, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
dwelt, soon recovered and close up, ridden on inside over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
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Very few of these make real appeal with MOSSMANN GEORGE narrowly preferred to Christophers Quest and Piper's Song. At eight-years-old our idea of the winner is fully exposed, but he won a course and distance handicap off 48 last season and is now rated 3lbs lower. Not only that, he ran with credit on his seasonal return last time and should improve for the outing, whilst this race is arguably less competitive, so he looks to have solid claims in an open contest. Christopers Quest is now 13lbs lower than when placed on his handicap debut back in 2008, but he had just two starts last year and offered very little. However, connections tried him in a tongue-tie last time on his return at Nottingham and it seemed to help as he ran with credit in fifth, so with this further step up in trip likely to suit he's got place claims at least. Piper's Song is hard to win with but he was well backed last time and a similar scenario may transpire here as he's undeniably well handicapped off 50. That said he could only manage mid-division at Kempton and will need to improve to land this. Prickles ran in an amateur riders' contest at Wolverhampton last time and was perhaps flattered to finish third having had run of the race, but at least she's in good heart and that could be enough to take this weaker affair, particularly if she once again gets to the front early. Straight Laced tries a visor and her trainer has his horses going well so this filly is a potential improver and Dovedon Angel ran well enough last time to merit attention despite remaining a maiden; however Mossmann George looks to have solid prospects of taking home top honours and is nominated to do just that.
Fleur de Lion (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leader until over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, last of 10, 41l behind Mediterranean Sea (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Christophers Quest 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden and headway 3f out, chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Noah Jameel (8-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Catholic Hill (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, hard ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 39l behind Beaubrav (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Comrade Cotton 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on to go 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Aestival (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gd.
Top Seed (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 9, 26l behind Kildare Sun (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Behest 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, 37l behind Free Falling (8-7) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in May.
Prickles 25-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Blackstone Vegas (10-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am hcp 0-55 (6) pol in May.
Le Corvee (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Looks The Business (9-5) at Bath 1m 5f hcp 0-55 (6) fm in Aug.
Dovedon Angel 33-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on inside over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind If I Had Him (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Mossmann Gorge 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along and slightly wide bend over 3f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Mediterranean Sea (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Aston Boy 16-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 19l behind Bedarra Boy (8-5) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May.
Straight Laced 7-1 (8-9) Led, headed 11f out, chased leader until 4f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 41l behind Rare Ruby (9-9) at Nottingham 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Piper's Song (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Litenup (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan.
Under Fire (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, 22l behind Musical Script (8-13) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Suhailah 50-1 (9-4) Chased leader until over 2f out, soon outpaced, 4th of 5, 15l behind Huff And Puff (8-9) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr.
Mixing 40-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway on inside 4f out, ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 12l behind Mediterranean Sea (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
