soon in touch, not much room and lost place 3f out, no impression over 1f out
held up, soon in touch, driven over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
in rear, headway on outside well over 1f out, never able to get on terms with leaders
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no impression on winner
prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, readily
Humidor was second in this in 2013 but hasn't won since 2011 and is likely to find at least one too good again. SPINATRIX will love underfoot conditions and looks the one to beat on last year's form, though she hasn't raced over the minimum trip for more than three years which has to be a worry. Justineo could run her close if in the mood, despite his penalties, but Dutch Masterpiece has plenty to prove after disappointing on his only outing last year. Blithe Spirit is quite speedy and looks the pick of the remainder.
Justineo 40-1 (9-10) 17th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Move In Time (9-10) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Bapak Bangsawan 150-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 11l behind Tangerine Trees (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f cond Stakes (2) sft.
Dutch Masterpiece 11-4fav (9-7) Led stand side group, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 8, 10l behind Lucky Beggar (8-13) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr '14.
Humidor (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up and behind, ridden and no response over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Gordon Lord Byron (9-2) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) hvy in Oct.
Blithe Spirit 50-1 (8-11) Led, driven and headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 13l behind Go Far (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) in Sep.
Megaleka 8-1 (8-4) Hampered start, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Royal Bajan (8-8) at Chelmsford City 5f hcap (2) pol in Mar.
Spinatrix (8-8) 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Inspiriter (8-8) at Fontainebleau(FR) 6f Listed stks sft in Nov.