keen close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch in rear, switched to outer over 3f out, headway to lead approaching final furlong, ridden 3 lengths clear over 1f out, ridden out
in touch on inner, switched right over 2f out, ran wide into straight 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach winner
dwelt pushed along to soon lead, set steady pace, headed approaching 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
soon tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
Technological has an excellent all-weather record but he’s run poorly on Turf since winning a novice event here in April. Taxmeifyoucan is better on Turf on ground with some give but Final usually runs his race, though still looks a few pounds too high. Caspar The Cub had stablemate Cosmeapolitan five lengths behind at Kempton last month and has since completed a four-timer, though the latter is now 11lb better off and should get much closer. SEAFARER was having a first run on Polytrack when chasing home another Alan King runner, Redicean, here nine days ago. He’s fitted with a visor today and hopefully that can help him go one better.
Seafarer (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Slowly away in touch in rear, headway when not much room approaching 2f out, ridden to chase clear winner when hung left over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Redicean (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Cosmeapolitan 9-4fav (11-12) Held up, effort when mistake and slightly hampered 3 out, no impression on winner next, kept on, just lost out in duel for 2nd, 3rd of 6, 8 1/4l behind Chieftain's Choice (11-1) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (3) gf in Dec.
Caspar The Cub (IRE) 5-2 (8-11) Held up in mid-division, headway going well from over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (3) pol in Dec beating Count Calabash (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Final 6-1 (8-9) Close up, pushed along when short of room and snatched up approaching 2f out, not a factor after, 5th of 7, 7l behind Redicean (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Taxmeifyoucan (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Not fluent and lost place 1st, mid-division, behind and reminder after 4th, lost touch after 4 out, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Secrete Stream (11-7) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Technological 20-1 (9-2) Chased leader until over 3f out, weakened quickly, eased well over 1f out, last of 10, dist behind Berkshire Blue (9-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
