tracked leader, ridden 3f out, led over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, ran on
in touch in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never a factor
in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
led, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, led just inside final furlong, edged left and ran on
close up, pushed along over 2f out, effort between horses over 1f out, ridden and ran on
Nebula Storm has every chance at the weights but was tailed off at Chelmsford last month before failing to complete over hurdles. Astra Hall is also favourably treated on today's terms but is dropped into this lowly grade after finishing last at Southwell, so a chance is taken on INVESTISSEMENT. He was placed over track and trip on a couple of occasions earlier this year and is also preferred to Royal Mizar, a runner-up here last month but with a lot to find on these terms.
Opera Buff 12-1 (9-12) Headway on outer to lead after 2f, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 31l behind Guards Chapel (9-8) at Lingfield 2m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Rainford Glory (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Soon led, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 13, 24l behind Lendal Bridge (9-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f am hcp 0-60 (6) in Feb.
Astra Hall 33-1 (9-7) Struggling 9f out, tailed off final 5f, last of 6, well behind Luv U Whatever (10-2) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Jan.
Royal Mizar (SPA) 10-3 (10-6) Held up, switched right entering final 2f, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 5l behind Gios Last (11-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am hcp 0-52 (6) in Feb.
Investissement 3-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Rakaan (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm stks 0-75 (5) pol.
Nebula Storm (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 5f out, soon lost place, well behind over 2f out, last of 7, 36l behind Deuce Again (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcap (4) pol in Feb.