held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, held up, headway on inner over 3f out to chase leaders, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong
keen, mid-division, ridden and effort from over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, ridden and slightly outpaced 3f out, driven and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on
tracked leaders, chase winner over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
mid-division, effort over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer
led 1f, remained prominent, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden, no extra inside final furlong
pulled hard, in touch 2f, soon behind
Nonrunner
Not the easiest of finishes for punters and Kargan is given the vote ahead of Bid Art, Rub Of The Relic, and Maddy. The selection is making his handicap debut today and this former John Oxx inmate could be a major player if this mark of 65 underestimates him. He ran well on his first start for his new yard and this nicely-bred individual is taken to get off the mark today. Bid Art is likely to be popular, having shown an ability to act on ground with some cut in last season, whilst Rub Of The Relic is consistent but somewhat unspectacular. Maddy represents a new stable that appear to like a bit of a touch, whilst Xtravaganza could improve as a three-year-old. Aquarian Dancer sneaks in down the bottom of the weights and could go well for confident connections, but she would need to improve, and so we will return to Kargan for the selection.
Minwir (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, effort to chase leaders 2f out, switched left approaching final furlong, ran on, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Desiderio (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Bid Art (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up, ridden and edged right 3f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Points of View (9-13) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-70 (6) pol in Nov.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Tiger's Rocket (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 3yo sll (6) sft.
Maddy 15-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Greystoke Prince (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Redarsene 40-1 (8-9) Reared start, pulled hard and always behind, 9th of 10, 13l behind Foolin Myself (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Buddy Holly 8-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden 2f out, carried head high, no impression, 9th of 11, 14l behind Commander Cave (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Kristal Glory (IRE) 11-4fav (8-5) Keen hold tracking leaders, ridden, one pace final 2f, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Palm Court (9-7) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Sept.
Kargan (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Started slowly and towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Charm School (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) sft in Mar.
