started slowly, towards rear, headway from 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 4f out, soon one pace, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway to lead well over 1f out, joined over 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed last stride and lost 2 places
held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong but not trouble leaders
mid-division, headway to join leader 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra near finish
held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not quite reach leaders
started slowly, pulled hard behind, headway to chase leaders 2f out, challenged final furlong, every chance, no extra close home
started slowly, behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out
led 3f, stayed prominent until weakened over 3f out, soon tailed off
tracked leader, led after 3f, headed 4f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off
Mujazaf is given a tentative vote ahead of Lysanders Quest and Countback. Sheena West's gelding returned to the flat last month in a strong seller. He wasn't disgraced behind Mr Completely. With that run under his belt and the drop in trip sure to suit he looks the one to be on. Lysanders Quest was all the rage last time when fourth in a similar race to this at Wolverhampton. As with the selection this shorter trip should aid his cause and he looks a major threat. Countback has solid placed efforts in better company and can figure in the finish despite giving weight away all round. Jadeeron and My Boo are two others with strong claims on recent form, but Mujazaf is expected to come on a bundle for his recent effort and this one could take the honours.
Countback (FR) 12-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, held up, pushed along from over 3f out, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 12, 4l behind Sand Repeal (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Mustang Ali (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and every chance, edged right over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Mister Completely (9-5) at W'hampton 2m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Go Free 14-1 (9-9) Behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no danger, 7th of 14, 4l behind Lysander's Quest (9-7) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Free Style (GER) 8-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 6l behind Tipes (8-10) at Lingfield 2m banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Mister Completely (9-5) at W'hampton 2m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Mujazaf 9-2 (8-8) Dwelt, held up, ridden along over 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with first two, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Mister Completely (9-9) at Lingfield 2m sll (6) pol in Jan.
Coppermalt (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 12, 15l behind Blue Hills (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 6f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Jadeeron 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and edged slightly left inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Night Warrior (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
