mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, not trouble leaders
dwelt in rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, not clear run briefly over 1f out, kept on one pace
led 2f, tracked leader until led again 2f out, soon hung badly to stand side, headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, effort inside final furlong, edged right and unable to quicken towards finish
dwelt always in rear
keen to post, keen led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, led again approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, ran on
always in rear
close up, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt held up, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
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No horse older than five has won this in the last 10 years but that shouldn't stop Kelinni making a bold bid after scoring at Thirsk last month when ahead of Donny Rover. Watersmeet is upped in class off a 9lb higher mark after landing a hat-trick on the all-weather and stablemate Fire Fighting seems best on Polytrack nowadays but Adventure Seeker has a shout on last year's best form, though was tailed off on his reappearance and is closely matched with course and distance winner Farquhar here. Gothic and Arab Dawn are others to consider on their seasonal debuts but preference is for AGENT MURPHY. He ran well for third over 1m4f at Ascot in September, when ahead of Astronereus and Montaly, and has as good a chance as any for a stable in decent form.
Fire Fighting (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Slowly away keen in touch after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Collaboration (8-2) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Adventure Seeker (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Behind, outpaced 4f out, never a threat, tailed off, last of 9, 41l behind Windshear (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f stks (2) gs in Mar.
Kelinni (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Prominent, led 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr beating Manhattan Swing (9-1) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Watersmeet 4-6fav (9-6) Made all, in command final 2f, clear when edged left over 1f out, flashed tail when shaken up inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Apr beating Al Destoor (8-11) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
Astronereus (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) In touch, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Master Of Finance (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Apr.
Donny Rover (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Keen towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 3l behind Kelinni (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Arab Dawn 11-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders 2f, soon steadied back, headway to track leaders on outer when pace steadied 8f out, pressed leader 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon headed, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Hidden Gold (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Oct.
Lungarno Palace (USA) 4-1 (8-11) In touch, headway and switched right entering final 3f, ridden to lead over 1f out, found extra when pressed inside final furlong, won at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr beating Jakey (8-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Quest For More (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Tracked leader, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, soon led, driven and hung left again near finish, all out, won at Ascot 2m hcp (3) gd in Oct beating Fire Fighter (9-5) by hd, 7 ran.
Viking Storm 5-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, hung left under pressure over 1f out, soon no impression, 5th of 8, 7l behind Swinging Hawk (8-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep '13.
Gothic 7-2fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, hard driven to challenge well over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Master Of Finance (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Apr.
Highland Castle 10-1 (9-11) Raced far side, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat, 4th of 11, 7l behind Inspector Norse (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Innocent Touch (IRE) 9-2fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, hampered after about 1f, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 12l behind Chancery (9-1) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.
Agent Murphy 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, not reach front pair, 3rd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Battersea (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f (2) gf in Sep.
Barbican 16-1 (10-0) Took keen hold, held up in 6th, headway travelling well when not clear run over 1f out until switched right inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Bishop Roko (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul '13.
Montaly 12-1 (9-7) Behind, driven over 2f out, ridden and stayed on on outside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 18, 6l behind Battersea (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f (2) gf in Sep.
Farquhar (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Dwelt, always towards rear, 16th of 23, well behind Open Eagle (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) hvy in Nov.
