prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out until over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held final 75 yards, kept on
led 1f, tracked leader until over 2f out, went 2nd again over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed final 110 yards, kept on
held up in touch, effort over 1f out, led final 110 yards, kept on well
tracked leaders, took keen hold, steadied over 6f out, struggling 4f out, well beaten final 2f
Alkaamel is three from three this year but has gone up a further 3lb and steps up a grade. Chelmsford scorer KINVER EDGE may be the more progressive and handled Tapeta well enough at Wolverhampton in January, despite failing to land the odds – he is the main reason James Doyle is here tonight. Hesslewood was a decent sort on Turf last year and, despite making his debut on the all-weather, may have more scope than either Loch Ness Monster or Five Helmets.
Kinver Edge (USA) 3-1 (8-9) Made all, clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Chelmsford City 1m stks (4) pol in Feb beating White Coat (8-9) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Loch Ness Monster (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Slowly away, in rear and outpaced, last of 9, 17 1/2l behind Artistic Rifles (8-5) at Catterick 7f (3) gd in Oct.
Alkaamel 8-11fav (9-7) Tracked leading pair on inside, switched right over 7f out, then took keen hold and went 2nd over 6f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, idled in front, held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Feb beating Balance Of Power (9-5) by hd, 4 ran.
Hesslewood (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed just inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Arctic Sound (9-7) at Doncaster 7f (2) gs in Sep.
Five Helmets (IRE) 4-5fav (9-2) Close up, switched right over 1f out, ridden and headway to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Queen Of Scheme (8-6) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (6) pol in Oct.