soon led, hard pressed when edged left just over 1f out, headed and no extra final 50 yards, kept on
took keen hold early, mid-division, headway over 1f out, edged left final furlong, stayed on well to lead final 50 yards
slowly into stride, took keen hold, tracked leader after 1f, effort on inside rail when hampered and snatched up just over 1f out, not recover
held up in touch on outer, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, gaining towards finish
took keen hold, prominent on outer, headway to chase leader 2f out, every chance just over 1f out, no extra, one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, under pressure over 1f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, weakened towards finish
streadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, weakened over 1f out
An open contest in which none can be ruled out of calculations, however we will side with Champery ahead of Majuro and Bicoastal. The selection makes his reappearance today and with another winter on his back, he could return just too strong for these opponents today. The stable are in consistently fine form and in the famous colours of Sheikh Mohammed's, he is bred to get this trip at three and looks the call in an open contest. Bicoastal may give him most to do as he looks blessed with ability. He wasn't disgraced when sixth in a Group 1 at Longchamp and bred to be exceptional at three, this expensive purchase could be a horse to follow this season and must be watched for support in the betting. Ransom Captive is an interesting runner having run well on varying ground last year and could go very well at a big price, whilst Majuro proved himself at home on this track last time out although stamina is not guaranteed. Norisan is one to keep an eye on in the market, but for the winner we will return to Mark Johnston's Champery.
Champery (USA) 2-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Streets Ahead (8-13) at Salisbury 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Fares (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 4l behind Hinton Admiral (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Majuro (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied, led post, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo stk (3) pol beating Cesc (9-2) by a shd, 3 ran.
Norisan 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, chased winner 3f out until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Dubai's Touch (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3yo lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Solid Rock (IRE) 2-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, led well over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) pol in Dec beating Beauchamp Viceroy (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Bicoastal (USA) 11-2 (8-11) In touch, 4th straight, ridden 2f out, disputing 2nd over 1f out, kept on until no extra final 150yds, 5th of 13, 7l behind Finsceal Beo (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Ransom Captive (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, lost place 2f out, stayed on again, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Party (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo lst fll (1) hvy in Oct.
