pulled hard, tracked leader 8f out until over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out
slowly away, held up in last place, ridden and headway over 1f out, not clear run just inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leader until 8f out, remained close up, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, driven to lead final 100 yards
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
held up mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out until ran on towards finish
set moderate gallop, quickened pace approaching 2f out, headed final 100 yards, stayed on
pulled hard in touch, ridden and switched left entering final furlong, kept on one pace
always in rear
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
Shogun Prince, Mr Napoleon and Most Definitely make most appeal in the finale and the vote is given to Shogun Prince. The selection can sometimes be a tricky ride so the fact that Richard Quinn is replacing an inexperienced pilot on board is a big plus. He ran a solid race last time and he looks the percentage call in a wide open race. Mr Napoleon disappointed here last time but that was a slightly better race than this and he may have needed the run after a break. He should strip fitter today and with George Baker taking over on board, his 2 career wins have come when he has been partnered by Baker, he can go well. Most Definitely ran a respectable race at Kempton last time but he has never won on the all-weather and this drop in trip will not play to his strengths. Calming Waters ran well last time and is another worth a mention, but for the winner we will return to Shogun Prince.
Calming Waters 5-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, hung right and headed near finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Hazy Days (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jun.
Obrigado (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Started slowly, raced on outside in rear, effort 3f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 9l behind Prime Number (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Shogun Prince (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left and one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Morbick (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Waterline Twenty (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, chased winner over 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind King's Ransom (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Mr Napoleon (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Held up 5th, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Safari Sundowner (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Bassinet (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, some headway inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Meditation (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Scripted (USA) 20-1 (9-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and faded inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Greylami (8-6) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Most Definitely (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Held up 5th, headway to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Ryedale Ovation (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Nothingtodeclaire 66-1 (8-10) Always in the rear, 12th of 13, 26l behind Viva Vettori (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Stark Contrast (USA) 12-1 (8-5) Keen mid-division, effort on inside over 1f out, soon went 3rd, stayed on, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Emperor Court (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
