chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed last strides, rallied, just failed
held up towards rear, heaay over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, smooth headway over 3f out, hard driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
led until over 6f out, rallied over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always prominent, led over 6f out, hard driven when challenged over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again close home, just held on
held up in touch, headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
took keen hold in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, hard driven over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 6f out, chased leaders over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
NonRunner
Nicky Henderson saddled the winner of this in 2014 and his CULTIVATOR, third on his debut in the race last year, looked more the finished article when winning at Ascot in October so gets the nod. Alan King was responsible for last year's winner and has newcomer Tara View and Sir Antony Browne in the line-up. The latter quickened impressively to make a winning debut at Kempton and has plenty of scope. Bags Groove is definitely heading in the right direction, Boudry's form looks solid and Pure Vision has been knocking on the door. Easy Wetherby winner Sam's Adventure could be anything while newcomers to consider include Silver Kayf and Twist On Ginge.
Bags Groove (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Always prominent, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Huntingdon 1m 6f (6) gs in Jan beating Silverhow (11-4) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Boudry (FR) 10-11fav (11-2) Held up behind in touch, smooth headway over 2f out, soon challenged on bit, led over 1f out, shaken up and drew clear final furlong, very easily, won at Newcastle 2m (6) gs in Feb beating Mcgregor's Cottage (11-2) by 9l, 7 ran.
Cultivator 10-11fav (11-0) Took keen hold, held up, smooth headway on bit into 3rd over 3f out, 2nd 2f out, pushed into lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 2m (4) gd in Oct beating He's A Charmer (11-0) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Prime Venture (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up in touch in rear, headway over 3f out, soon went 2nd, challenged over 1f out, upsides and every chance final furlong, kept on well, carried right towards finish, just held (awarded race), 2nd of 8, shd behind What A Diva (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m (6) hvy in Dec.
Pure Vision (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, edged right and challenged final 100 yards, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 13, hd behind Fly Du Charmil (11-0) at Newbury 2m (6) sft in Nov.
Sam's Adventure 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, led 3f out, clear final furlong, won at Wetherby 2m (6) hvy in Feb beating Spirit Of Kayf (11-10) by 19l, 11 ran.
Sir Antony Browne 9-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway and pushed along 3f out, ridden on 4th 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Kempton 2m mdn (5) sft in Feb beating Ridgeway Flyer (11-4) by 2 1/4l, 15 ran.
Tara View Kayf Tara filly out of Temptation.
Cosmic King (FR) Kingsalsa gelding out of Kikinda.
Louis' Vac Pouch (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Coming Home.
Oxwich Bay (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Rose De Beaufai.
Silver Kayf Kayf Tara gelding out of Silver Spinner.
Twist On Ginge (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Miss Top.
Legendara Midnight Legend filly out of Samandara.
The Phantom (FR) 25-1 (10-12) With leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on and no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 13l behind Country'n'western (10-12) at Carlisle 1m 6f (6) gs in Nov.
