tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden, slightly outpaced when not clear run over 1f out, driven, kept on inside final furlong
led 1f, chased leader after, ridden, bumped well over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong
close up, led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, in rear, short-lived effort over 2f out
in touch, short of room, hampered well over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
led after 1f, headed over 5f out, chased leader after, ridden over 2f out, every chance when jinked badly left well over 1f out, soon eased
taken to post early, held up in rear, ridden, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
in rear, reminders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
keen, mid-division, improved over 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, soon clear, ran on
The market will prove key in assessing this contest but EVERAARD appeals as a sort who could leave his juvenile form behind. Dark Ranger and Wunder Strike are two of the likelier dangers. David Elsworth's American bred gelding may be suited by the switch to racing on a synthetic surface and he showed enough in three starts at two to be worth bearing in mind with Munro in the saddle. Wunder Strike made a winning handicap bow at Kempton and began his career on such a lowly perch that an 8lb rise may not be enough to scupper his chances. Dark Ranger is a little more exposed than that pair but he posted a career best on his first run of the year and could have more to offer. Andy Haynes has his team in good nick so Crystallize is another for whom support would be worth noting as it would for Alternative Choice. The market may help to clear the muddy waters but we'll be sitting on top of the world if Everaard prevails.
Crystallize 16-1 (9-2) In touch, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 11l behind Recession Proof (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Alternative Choice (USA) 14-1 (8-9) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 12l behind Dance And Dance (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Everaard (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, keeping on when not much room 1f out, 8th of 14, 10l behind Emirates Roadshow (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Lucky Fortune (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Soon led, pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner and lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Statute Book (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Kamanja (UAE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, no chance when not clear run briefly over 2f out, 9th of 12, 13l behind Green Agenda (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kaiser Willie (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 15l behind Box Office (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Wunder Strike (USA) 11-8fav (8-4) Mid-division, challenged in bit 2f out, soon led, ridden out final furlong, won at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Dobravany (9-8) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Floods of Tears 33-1 (9-3) Soon in rear, reminders after 2f, never dangerous, last of 6, 25l behind Esprit de Midas (10-2) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Maison d'Or 8-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, no further headway, 7th of 12, 12l behind Green Agenda (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Michelle (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Keen, always in rear, last of 9, 19l behind Supernoverre (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
Persian Tomcat (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, some late headway, 6th of 12, 8l behind Green Agenda (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Dark Ranger 33-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders on inner, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd and closed on leaders near finish, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Green Agenda (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
