held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, short of room over 2f out, switched right to challenge over 1f out, ran on
always behind
mid-division, weakened 2f out
led steady pace, quickened over 2f out, headed over 1f out, hung right over pressure inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed out
behind, headway approaching final furlong, never on terms
Nonrunner
Mutamaasek can strike under a penalty although Polyquest and Prime Number are sure to have their supporters. Lady Herries' charge was worth far more than the winning margin suggests over ten furlongs and having had experience over this longer trip, we are confident that a follow-up visit to the winners enclosure can be made. Polyquest needs everything to work in her favour as her strength is entirely held in a withering late run. She is probably better than her last run suggests. Prime Number made no show over hurdles and is sent here on a belated all-weather debut. Masked had fair form over longer trips for John Hills some time ago and is now turned out by Ralph Beckett. Sun Of The Sea did not appear to act at Wolverhampton and is arguably better judged on a win here over nine furlongs. Greek Easter hasn't shown a lot for new connections but if he were to reproduce some of his form when with Brian Meehan, he wouldn't be too far away from the shake-up. Salut Saint Cloud is often seen over further but couldn't be discounted if money is seen for him as his yard are in good form at the moment. Having considered the alternatives, Mutamaasek gets the nod.
Masked (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, hampered and lost place over 4f out, headway when hampered over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Dovedon Hero (8-12) at Newmarket 2m hcp (3) gf in May '05.
Prime Number (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Prominent, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Sforzando (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Nov.
Sudden Impulse 25-1 (8-7) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 6l behind Hoh Wotanite (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Greek Easter (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 11, 24l behind Lady Gloria (9-7) at Sandown 1m 1f hcap (5) gs in May.
Salut Saint Cloud 25-1 (8-3) Always in rear, tailed off final 3f, last of 11, 31l behind Alpes Maritimes (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Prime Contender 50-1 (8-13) Always behind, tailed off final 4f, last of 12, 40l behind Hibiki (8-5) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Oct.
Dash Of Grey (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Soon led, headed after halfway, soon weakened, eased early straight, last of 20, well behind Rockys Choice (7-11) at Curragh 1m 4f app hcp gs in Oct.
Mutamaasek (USA) 9-4fav (9-3) Always prominent, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Blu Manruna (9-7) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Polyquest (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, driven and ran on near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Altos Reales (8-5) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Sun of The Sea 10-3fav (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, hung left over 1f out, 7th of 11, 10l behind Lobengula (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
