slowly into stride, led after 1f, quickened over 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, smooth headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left, ran on strongly
led 1f, remained prominent, led again over 3f out, edged left well over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
Royal Jet is the selection here ahead of Midas Way. Royal Jet looked an improved performer when scoring over course and distance on his first run for Mick Channon last time. A four-pounds rise should not stop him from going well today. Midas Way would hold a chance based on his 2005 Listed-form best and he comes here fit from hurdling. Kings Quay is unproven at today's trip and Kames Park landed a falsely-run 13-furlong affair last time so the jury is out regarding his revised mark. Finally, Invention has something to prove based on his overall form so, for the selection, once again we return to Royal Jet.
Midas Way 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in last place, ridden 4f out, never nearer, 5th of 8, 11l behind Alfie Flits (9-8) at Windsor 1m 4f lst stk (1) gs in Nov.
Royal Jet 4-1 (9-0) Prominent, chased leader over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden, soon in command, ran on strongly, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb beating Eva Soneva So Fast (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kings Quay 50-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 10th of 17, 7l behind Spectait (8-9) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf in Aug.
Kames Park (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol beating Quince (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Invention (USA) 20-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened and soon lost touch, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 10, 31l behind Blue Ksar (8-6) at Newbury 1m 1f stk (3) gd in Sept.