chased leader 2f, in touch, not much room over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
chased leaders, went 2nd after 2f, led over 2f out, clear 1f out, ran on well, easily
led, hanging left from 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
awkward start and slowly away, raced in last, headway on outside 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, no chance with winner final furlong
Original Choice has plenty to find on these terms as he steps up in trip while Mildenberger has the advantage of recent outings though came up short when favourite in a handicap at Kempton last time and stablemate KING’S ADVICE may prove the one to side with on his reappearance. The latter comes out best on today’s terms having shown tremendous progress for Mark Johnston last term to win eight of his 11 starts, He also made a winning return to action last year and gets the vote. Oriental Eagle is another returning from a lay-off and has switched to Emmet Mullins’ yard in Ireland having won three times in Germany including a Group 2 contest
King's Advice 8-15fav (9-9) Led until over 1f out, rallied and every chance throughout final furlong, stayed on gamely, just held, 2nd of 3, nk behind Weekender (9-9) at Salisbury 1m 6f stks (2) gd in Sep.
Mildenberger 13-8jfav (10-0) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Rainbow Dreamer (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp (2) pol in Jan.
Oriental Eagle (GER) (9-6) 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Ispolini (9-6) at Dortmund 1m 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Original Choice (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Awkward start, held up in rear, effort on outside 1f out, never on terms, last of 7, 2 1/4l behind Petite Jack (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Jan.
