mid-division, headway on outside over 4f out, went 2nd and challenged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, driven and one pace 2f out, no chance with leaders from over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, chased leaders under pressure 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms
tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no chance with leaders from over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders on inside when not much room over 3f out, soon switched outside, ridden over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, reminder 6f out, tailed off 3f out
tracked leader, lost place over 4f out, soon behind, kept on under pressure final 2f, just failed for modest 3rd
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with front pair final furlong, just held on for modest 3rd
keen early, held up in rear, struggling over 5f out, tailed off 3f out
Arabic History was very green on debut at Newton Abbot but stayed on strongly on the final circuit and eventually won by 11 lengths. He is well bred and can only improve and looks to have more scope than the frustrating Major Ivan. Royal Craftsman was third at Stratford earlier this month but that looked a modest contest and he probably has more on his plate here. MIDNIGHT SHOT is by leading NH sire Midnight Legend and a half-brother to a dual Flat winner. He has the perfect pedigree for bumpers and can make a winning debut with fellow newcomer Liro probably the pick of the remainder.
Arabic History (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along briefly over 5f out, went 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, pricked ears in front, clear over 1f out, stayed on, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (5) gf in Aug beating Upsanddowns (11-8) by 11l, 6 ran.
Liro Samum gelding out of La Donna.
Looks Like Magic 16-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders on inside, took keen hold, weakened quickly 4f out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Mount Haven (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
Major Ivan (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear of mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 11, 14l behind Ground Invasion (11-6) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) sft in May.
Midnight Shot Midnight Legend gelding out of Suave Shot.
Rossington 125-1 (10-13) Always behind, lost touch halfway, last of 8, well behind Master Dee (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) hvy in Jan.
Royal Craftsman (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 5f out, outpaced 4f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Seaviper (11-0) at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Timefortee (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 15, 16l behind Master Red (10-5) at Wetherby 1m 5f 3yo NH flat (6) sft in Dec '12.
Sweet Daisy Cotation mare out of Laughing Pet.
