in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd towards finish
in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
pulled hard, soon tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
keen, close up, short lived effort approaching 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, lost place 8f out, never a danger after
set steady pace, quickened 4f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, not much room and switched right inside final furlong, kept on to go 4th near finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, soon no impression
steady start, held up in rear, reminders halfway, wide and headway over 2f out, hung left and led well over 1f out, ridden and soon in command
tracked leaders, tracked leader 3f out, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong
It seems a long time since JAGGER was winning in Listed class races but his form last season showed he still retains the ability to figure at this level and he may have too many guns for Carte Diamond and Sevenna. There may also be a bit in the locker from Inchnadamph and he is one to take note of in the betting. Henry Cecil silenced his critics with a runaway winner at Newbury yesterday, so any support for Sevenna should also be noted with interest. Cecil's filly has very few miles on the clock and seems to be getting her act together well at present. The step up in trip is an unknown factor at this stage, though. So a bit if faith is also required to give her the big build today. Carte Diamond has shrugged off the effects of two career threatening injuries and still shows plenty of enthusiasm in his races. Having won over two miles earlier in his career, he should have the trip covered. But his long losing sequence is inescapable and he also requires the gods of fortune to be smiling on him today. Lost Soldier Three is another familiar character that has held his own in elite company during his time. However, he looks to be in the wilderness at present and 'Sprint King' Dandy Nicholls will have to work wonders to get this fellow to win over two miles. Therefore, with all things considered, Jagger gets the nomination today. Then gelding looks to be ready for another crack at two miles and, as there is unlikely to be a rocking pace, he may just have the action unfold to suit him today.
Carte Diamond (USA) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, effort over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 11l behind Tastahil (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 4f stks (2) gd in Mar.
Lost Soldier Three (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Steadied at start, held up in rear, headway on inner 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 19l behind Tastahil (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 4f stks (2) gd in Mar.
Valmari (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Towards rear, effort over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 11l behind Tastahil (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 4f stks (2) gd in Mar.
Inchnadamph 4-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, chased leader 3f out, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Four Miracles (8-13) at York 2m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Jagger 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden along when outpaced 4f out, driven over 1f, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Meshtri (8-10) at Haydock 1m 6f hcap (3) gf in Sep.
Nemo Spirit (IRE) (8-7) 6th of 10, 18l behind Latin Mood (9-1) at Saint-cloud(FR) 1m 7f stk in Nov.
Wine 'n Dine 8-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden and brief effort over 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 13l behind Desert Sea (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
Keenes Day (FR) 10-3fav (8-6) Led, headed 4f out, soon weakened and eased over 1f out, 9th of 11, 48l behind Millville (10-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Sevenna (FR) 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, improved to go prominent 4f out, chased leader 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on, not place to challenge winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Detonator (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 6f 3yo hcp (2) pol in Sep.
