held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led after 2f, headed 6f out, driven and led again over 1f out, soon hung right, stayed on well
in touch, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, led 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, held when rider dropped reins inside final furlong, no extra
led 2f, remained prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
Munsef, Hard Top and Group Captain are the three to consider here for another Listed affair, and Munsef looks set to continue on winning ways. Although unsuccessful since taking the November handicap, Group Captain ran his best race this season when finishing less than a length behind Peppertree Lane at Newbury in a similar affair. That was the only occasion this term he has encountered his preferred soft ground and another good showing is anticipated. Hard Top has not progressed since taking the Great Voltigeur at York two years ago, failing to win since. He failed to justify favouritism in a little conditions race at Lingfield two outings ago, and it is hard to see him bouncing back here. Munsef is another who has undergone a winless run of well over a year and a half, but he ended that poor sequence when landing the odds in fine style at Goodwood last time. That was a very encouraging effort from a talented type who can now perhaps go on and justify his potential. Munsef gets the vote in an intriguing affair.
Amwell Brave 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 13l behind Le Soleil (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Classic Punch (IRE) 10-3jt-fav (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened well over 2f out, last of 7, 17l behind Novellara (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
Grand Passion (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden early straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Septimus (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Group Captain 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and edged right, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 16l behind Ivy Creek (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f lst stk (1) gd.
Hard Top (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd going well 2f out, soon ridden and found nil and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Illustrious Blue (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 2f lst stk (1) gd in May.
Munsef 5-6fav (8-9) Made all, stayed on strongly, eased near finish, won at Goodwood 1m 4f stk (3) gd beating High Heel Sneakers (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 4 ran.
Under The Rainbow 6-1 (8-11) In touch, slightly hampered over 3f out, soon lost place, behind, tailed off, 6th of 7, 36l behind Allegretto (9-0) at Sandown 2m Grp 2 (1) gs in May.
