in touch, headway over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, led entering final furlong, headed closing stages, kept on under pressure
held up in last but in touch, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, readily
led, driven and headed entering final furlong, no extra
NonRunner
Fitness may be an issue in this with Double Kodiac and Dragon Sun both lacking a recent run. The former disappointed when last seen at Doncaster last summer while the latter is 5lb out of the handicap. Smile A Mile has placed the last twice but is still seeking a first victory on the all-weather. Nonios is proven on track and in this grade but is best over 1m2f. Greatest Journey should strip fitter for his fourth over course and distance but SPIRIT WARNING (NAP) looks the one to be on as he finished a close second here last week in a higher grade and is only a pound higher.
Greatest Journey 16-1 (10-0) Raced keenly in touch, pushed along well over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 5 1/2l behind El Ghazwani (9-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Spirit Warning 5-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Goring (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Smile A Mile (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Chased leader, niggled along over 3f out, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace, regained 2nd last strides, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind El Ghazwani (9-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Nonios (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Steadied start, held up last, headway when not clear run and switched left over 1f out, one pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Furzig (8-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Double Kodiac (IRE) 9-4fav (8-3) Keen prominent, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Breanski (8-7) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Dragon Sun 5-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Solar Heights (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Jun.