tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
close up in 4th, effort over 1f out when hung left in behind leading pair, not run on
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong
Nonrunner
The three-year-old Donjuan Triumphant is the clear pick on official ratings and won a Listed race at York and a Group 2 at Maisons-Lafitte last year, though hasn't won in more than 12 months. At the likely odds, we'd rather stick with the proven track form of ALFRED HUTCHINSON as the eight-year-old has been successful three times here and looks to be back on song. Seychelloise has won twice over 7f on Tapeta but has been racing over shorter distances lately while Shyron looks to be out of his depth. Basil Berry looks held by the selection on collateral form.
Basil Berry 7-1 (9-5) Bumped start, held up, in last pair, ridden on outside over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, went never nearer 4th towards finish, 4th of 8, 3l behind Lord Of The Land (9-2) at Kempton 6f stks (3) pol in Oct.
Alfred Hutchinson 6-1 (9-1) Close up, headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind My Target (8-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Donjuan Triumphant (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to chase front pair, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Chookie Royale (9-3) at Kempton 7f stks (2) pol in Nov.
Seychelloise 12-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 2f out, no impression in 10th 1f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-13) at Dundalk 5f lst stks (1) pol in Oct.
Shyron 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Lord Of The Land (9-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (2) pol in Oct.