held up in touch, headway under pressure 2f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead near finish
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, chased leaders on outside entering straight, soon ridden, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair
tracked leaders, switched inside and effort inside final 2f, led 1f out, soon ridden, kept on until headed and no extra near finish
in rear, struggling over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, driven and effort on outside over 1f out, kept under pressure inside final furlong, just held for 3rd, no impression with front pair
led after 1f, driven over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
soon outpaced, behind, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
held up in touch on inside, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
Canadian Run scored easily over track and trip on his latest start but that was back in September and he's been raised 9lb. SCOTTISH GLEN has the more recent form having landed a double over course and distance at the end of last year. A hat-trick looks on the cards for Patrick Chamings' charge despite Soaring Spirits pushing him close last time. A dual winner at Kempton, Camachoice needs to find a bit more off his current mark and The Great Gabrial is 6lb higher than when scoring here in November. Naaz was beaten only a length despite finishing fifth over 1m2f recently while the enigmatic Indian Jack has claims on his best form.
Indian Jack (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon racing keenly in mid-division, closed 5f out, ridden over 2f out, well beaten from over 1f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Dixie's Dream (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Canadian Run (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Made all, clear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep beating Aint Got A Scooby (9-1) by 6l, 11 ran.
Scottish Glen 7-2 (9-2) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating Legendary (9-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Naaz 14-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, late headway on outside, never nearer, 5th of 7, 1l behind Karam Albaari (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Dec.
Soaring Spirits (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Scottish Glen (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
The Great Gabrial 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Two No Bids (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Ishikawa (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Rakaan (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Camachoice (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 2f out, well held over 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Prophets Pride (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Ancient Greece 5-1 (9-11) Held up in last trio, pushed along over 4f out, outpaced over 3f out, strugging after, 6th of 8, 17l behind Storming (8-12) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
My Kingdom (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, not reach front pair, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Two No Bids (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Arabian Heights 66-1 (9-11) Held up in 5th, ridden and beaten 3f out, tailed off and eased, last of 7, 43l behind Ningara (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
