started slowly, held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, led post
prominent, ridden to challenge 1f out, joined leader well inside final furlong, not quicken close home
led, joined well inside final furlong, no extra and headed post
prominent, tracked leader over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
started slowly, always rear of group, never on terms
in touch, hampered and checked on inside over 2f out, no real chance afterwards
held up, chased leaders over 2f out, effort well over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
tracked leader to over 3f out, gradually lost place and weakened over 2f out
held up behind, headway on outer over 2f out, soon ridden, not troubled leaders
started very slowly, always towards rear, outpaced final 2f
tricky race for punters can go to Bonus, at the main expense of Buy On The Red, Qadar, and Maltese Falcon. The selection was only just beaten in a valuable contest at the Curragh, and if stripping fit after a break of 202 days, he has leading claims. He has shown that he handles the surface here with a win over seven furlongs, and from his good draw today he could just be too classy for these. Qadar has been the model of consistency this winter on the all-weather and there is no shame in being beaten by the improving Areyoutalkingtome. Whilst the draw isn't ideal today, he evidently gets on well with his jockey however he may just have reached the peak of his progression. Maltese Falcon will probably attempt to make all, as he has done so when winning over course and distance before, however he is on a stiff enough mark now so is passed over. Buy On The Red is arguably better over a furlong extra so is passed over especially from his wide draw. Moayed will need the breaks if he is to go in after a lengthy break but still has the ability, however we will return to Gerald Butler's Bonus.
Qadar (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden to join leader 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Areyoutalkingtome (9-8) at Lingfield 6f stk (2) pol.
Bonus (IRE) 7-1jt-fav (9-7) Mid-division, progress into 4th under 2f out, led over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 25, hd behind Taqseem (9-3) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Maltese Falcon 7-2 (9-4) Prominent for 3f, last of 8, 9l behind Moorhouse Lad (8-5) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Ajigolo 20-1 (9-5) In touch ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 13l behind Peace Offering (8-4) at Nottingham 5f stk (4) gd in Aug.
Moayed 33-1 (8-1) Held up, headway over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 27, 7l behind Uhoomagoo (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Saviours Spirit 5-1 (8-10) Started slowly, took keen hold behind, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Maltese Falcon (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcap (3) pol in Dec.
Buy On The Red 9-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Chicken Soup (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Royal Engineer 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders 1f, behind after 2f, headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 10, 8l behind Ba Foxtrot (9-2) at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun '05.
Secret Night 8-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Orchard Supreme (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Dec.
Quiet Times (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always behind, 8th of 9, 19l behind Turn On The Style (8-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
