chased clear leader, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd
chased leaders over 1f, soon lost place, rallied inside final furlong, no threat
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, closed to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, easily
off the pace towards rear, headway over 1f out, modest 4th inside final furlong
raced keenly, led, clear halfway until ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner but kept on well for 2nd
off the pace and always towards rear
Picansort is only 2lb higher than when landing this in convincing fashion 12 months ago. He’s closely matched with Mossgo on their run together here last month and it would be no surprise to see him go close again if getting the run of the race. CHERRY KOOL was only third behind Picansort over course and distance in December but not beaten far and is now 4lb better off. She’s a speedy sort and could take some pegging back if able to tack across from a wide draw. Menelik has been in good form lately, winning twice at Chelmsford, but he’s an eight-year-old having his first run over the minimum trip and may get outpaced. Temple Road is invariably thereabouts in races like this but doesn’t get his head in front as often as he should and will probably find at least one too good again.
Mossgo (IRE) 3-1fav (9-8) Made all, ridden and quickened clear over 1f out, never looked liked being caught after, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Picansort (9-7) by 1l, 8 ran.
Taajub (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place 2f out, no impression after, 5th of 9, 3l behind Verne Castle (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Cherry Kool 11-4fav (9-9) Close up, headway to lead just inside final furlong, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Picansort (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Menelik (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-7) Dwelt tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Mambo Spirit (9-9) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Temple Road (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, switched right 1f out, driven and effort inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd and held near finish, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Malaysian Boleh (9-3) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Picansort 7-2 (9-7) Held up in rear, not clear run on inside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Mossgo (9-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Powerful Wind (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Led, ridden approaching final furlong, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Dusty Blue (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Equijade 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Zipedeedodah (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.