raced in fourth, headway from 2f out, every chance when pushed along before 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, soon outpaced, kept on in fourth final 50 yards
smartly away and gradually edged left to lead early, headed before halfway, rallied to chase leaders on inner rail before 1f out, led again briefly before 1f out, soon headed, no extra when dropped to third inside final 110 yards, kept on
raced in third, went second before halfway, pushed along when disputed 2f out, outpaced entering final furlong, weakened to fifth near finish
slowly away, held up, outpaced from 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened final 110 yards
towards rear, raced wide when making headway from halfway, still a lot to do when ran wide off home turn, ran on strongly down centre when ridden inside final furlong, led well inside final 50 yards, ran on
slowly away, held up last, chased leaders inner rail from 2f out, outpaced 1f out, ran on again inside final 110 yards, never in serious contention
midfield, went prominent on outer before halfway, race wide off home turn, soon ridden, weakened quickly inside final furlong
towards rear, chased leaders from 2f out, ridden when making headway from 1f out, every chance when went second 1f out, ran on but always held by winner near finish
midfield, outpaced 2f out soon struggling and dropped to last from 1f out, gradually weakened
prominent, led before halfway, pushed along when faced challenge 2f out, soon headed, weakened quickly from 1f out
A Breeders’ Cup winner last year, MISCHIEF MAGIC was gelded after a couple of poor efforts earlier this season and returned to winning ways in a conditions‘ race at Kempton last month. He’s clear of these at the weights and is the one to beat. Pink Crystal landed a Listed race at Ayr before placing at Ascot while Tacarib Bay had the measure of Aberama Gold when winning a Listed sprint at Newcastle last week. Summerghand won this last year with Exalted Angel back in third while both Willem Twee and Kinta have shown progressive form in handicaps.
Aberama Gold 12-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, not much room 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 9, 3l behind Tacarib Bay (9-5) at Newcastle 6f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Exalted Angel (FR) 18-1 (9-9) Close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Spangled Mac (9-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Mischief Magic (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Chased leaders, closed over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on, driven out, won at Kempton 6f stks (2) pol in Oct beating Aramis Grey (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Summerghand (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear stands side, never figured, 14th of 22, 10l behind Montassib (9-9) at York 6f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Willem Twee 2-1fav (9-7) Awkwardly away, raced keenly off the pace in last trio, headway on inside over 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, hung left under pressure but ran on well, won at Kempton 6f hcp (3) pol in Nov beating Gisburn (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Pink Crystal (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up off the pace in last pair, headway chasing leaders under pressure over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, went 3rd final strides, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Annaf (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Oct.
Cruise (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Midfield, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Designer (9-3) at York 5f hcp fll (2) gf in Aug.
Kinta (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders 1f out, led final 110 yards, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f hcp fll (2) gf in Sep beating Frankness (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Magnificence (FR) 11-4fav (9-13) Mid-division, headway well over 1f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner well inside last, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Sergeant Pep (9-11) at Bath 6f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Sweet Harmony (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Prominent, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Tacarib Bay (9-5) at Newcastle 6f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Tacarib Bay 8-1 (9-5) In touch in mid-division, not clear run 2f out, soon switched left and closed, led 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Newcastle 6f lst stks (1) pol in Nov beating Sense Of Duty (9-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
