tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden, under pressure over 1f out, kept on gamely inside final furlong until headed towards finish
tracked leaders, went 2nd on bit 2f out, shaken up inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out
held up towards rear, keen, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
Formation may not bee the most straight-forward and tends to wag the tail so preference is for Missioner with Mega Watt considered a danger. It is intriguing that Joe Fanning rides for Willie Jarvis here on Mega Watt rather than for his boss Mr Johnston, and Mega Watt looks a player given that he was not put in the race last time. However Missioner impressed with his attitude last time and now making his handicap debut on a track that will suit his strong-staying, galloping style. His juvenile form looks rock solid and he should be up to defying this mark of 85. Bonjour Allure was a bit of a no show on her final start last season but this nicely-bred filly should not be written off yet. Totoman romped home last time at Yarmouth but that maiden was seller-like in quality and more is demanded today. Merchant Of Dubai has claims as he steps up in trip, but there are mixed messages in his pedigree. At a price Resounding Glory could run into a place assuming the dead eight take part, however it is Missioner who can take pole position.
Missioner (USA) 6-4fav (8-13) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on gamely, pushed out towards finish, won at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gf in May beating Liberation Spirit (8-13) by a nk, 13 ran.
Formation (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, steady headway over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind McConnell (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Resounding Glory (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Raced stand's side, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 9th of 15, 10l behind Kal Barg (8-10) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Bonjour Allure (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) With leader far side group, weakened 2f out, last of 19, 17l behind Jack Dawkins (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Merchant Of Dubai 15-8fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden along 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on when not much room from 1f out, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Welcome Return (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Burriscarra 16-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 15th of 16, 42l behind Rose Hip (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f fll hcp gf.
Mega Watt (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 5l behind Mukhber (9-8) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Totoman 7-2 (9-3) Chased leader, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in May beating Director's Chair (9-0) by 8l, 7 ran.
