tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, outpaced over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, never a factor
led and keen, headed 8f out weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some late progress
mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra close home
in touch and keen, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway 4f out, led 2f out, driven out
slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner well inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, led 8f out, ridden when headed over 3f out, weakened quickly
Another tough race to call here for punters but the main protagonists look to be And Again, Majehar and Look of Eagles and the narrow nomination is given to And Again. The selection has dropped to a handy mark and hinted at a return to form when second Cheveley Flyer last time out. Granted she is not proven on the surface but she looks a value bet in an open affair. Majehar rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Hoh Wotanight. However that horse has since been well beaten under a penalty and he looks vulnerable on that basis. Look of Eagles has been in fair form over hurdles of late but prior to that he had shown little on the flat, and although he looks dangerously well handicaped he cannot be put forward with any confidence. Hallings Overture is a course and distance winner and has won off a higher mark in the past and could go well at a price, but his yard could be in better form. Of the others, Granary Girl is another with place claims on her best form but she may just need the run after a 316-day break and with this in mind for the winner we return to And Again
Mighty Kitchener (USA) 25-1 (9-5) Always behind, last of 17, 22l behind Hazelnut (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
King of Music (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up and always rear, 10th of 12, 15l behind Ifatfirst (8-8) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
The Bonus King 3-1 (9-11) In touch, hampered over 2f out, soon dropped rear, 7th of 12, 12l behind Mr Grand Lodge (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
And Again (USA) 8-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Cheveley Flyer (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2f hcap (6) gd.
Ground Patrol 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, under pressure over 4f out, soon lost place, eased over 2f out, 10th of 12, well behind Cheveley Flyer (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2f hcap (6) gd.
Majehar 4-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 11, 5l behind Hoh Wotanite (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Look of Eagles 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 4 1/2l behind One Night In Paris (9-1) at Kempton 1m fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Granary Girl 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear on outside, ridden 3f out, no response, 15th of 16, 20l behind Ruby Legend (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sept.
