led, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final 2f, lost place 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, driven 2f out, ridden to chase leaders 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders
soon tracked leader, ridden inside final 2f, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
towards rear, headway on inside 3f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, led narrowly inside final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, driven 3f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, tailed off
tracked leaders, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, headway when not much room and hampered over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, no extra final 50 yards
held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
Plenty of these are expected to raise their game at three in a very competitive contest. Few can be discounted but GILBEY'S MATE progressed steadily from race-to-race last term with one exception which was quickly put right with an emphatic 6l Catterick success on his final start. There should be little doubt about his readiness for action in view of the current stunning form of the Gosden yard and he rates a solid option in an open contest. Meteoroid looks the sort to progress at three for Lady Cecil and a good run is anticipated from the Niarchos colt whilst Secret Archive is one to watch after a hitherto under the radar approach from his yard.He could be interesting. Emef Diamond, consistent at two, and Marco Botti's maiden Maraayil are others to note in a potentially informative affair.
Intermath (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Always handy, ridden over 3f out, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Grevillea (8-10) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Meteoroid (USA) 13-8fav (8-8) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden and stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, never any chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Bow Creek (8-13) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep.
Gilbey's Mate 7-4fav (9-5) In touch, headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden clear, eased inside final furlong, comfortable, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Oct beating Lendal Bridge (9-5) by 6l, 9 ran.
Emef Diamond 9-4fav (8-11) Took keen hold tracked leader, led narrowly over 3f out, ridden when joined over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Latenightrequest (8-7) at Haydock 1m 2yo hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Donny Rover (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 13l behind Kenny The Captain (9-5) at Doncaster 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
Secret Archive (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Made all, jinked left 5f out, driven and pressed inside ifnal furlong, stayed on to assert towards finish, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov beating Quiet Warrior (9-5) by nk, 9 ran.
Raise Your Gaze 9-4fav (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 13l behind Maverick Wave (9-5) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Excellent Royale (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Made all, driven and hung right towards centre entering straight, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jan beating Bowie Boy (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Maraayill (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders on inside, effort on inside over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, eded right not quicken and headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Kafeel (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Cornish Path 10-1 (8-5) Hampered start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, never on terms, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Autumn Lily (9-7) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Canova (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Chinotto (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
