prominent, driven over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f, soon beaten
towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong
steadied at start, always in rear division
prominent, ridden, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, soon chased along, weakened halfway
dwelt, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden when weakening over 2f out
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
started slowly, towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner
prominent, chased along halfway, weakened final furlong
Art Elegant starts the turf campaign on a fair mark and is a sporting choice in a wide open contest where the likes of: My Obsession; Digital and Tiber Tiger are also respected. The last named won over course and distance off a 4lb higher rating last year and would have to be given a chance if he turns up in the same frame of mind today. He should appreciate the conditions and can go well for each-way players. Digital has proved that he still has plenty of heart for the game and will give his faithful supporters a good run for their money. However, the reserves must be dwindling close to the limit on a horse that has only won twice in the last three years; so a cautious approach is advised where he is concerned. My Obsession is very lightly raced and looks to be going the right way. The son of Spectrum could be anything; so is well worth considering for a saver option. However, Art Elegant has been in cracking form on the all weather lately and should not be underestimated for a race like this. He handled firm ground as a three-year-old, so should not be troubled by the going. He also strikes as one that is getting stronger as he gets older and, from a mark of just 64, he can be a leading player in this company.
Digital 16-1 (8-13) Rear, headway 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Nautical (8-7) at Windsor 6f hcap (5) gd.
Etijahaat (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) With leader until ridden and weakened quickly over 4f out, tailed off, last of 11, 31l behind Mystic Man (9-6) at W'hampton 7f clm (5) pol in Oct.
Kaymich Perfecto 16-1 (8-5) Held up, always towards rear, 10th of 12, 9l behind Stargazer Jim (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (5) pol in Nov.
My Obsession (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (9-10) Keen hold, tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, readily, won at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Mar beating Musical Script (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Aperitif 16-1 (8-5) Chased leaders over 2f out, soon weakened, 20th of 22, well behind Mezuzah (8-5) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Art Elegant 11-4fav (9-13) Held up in touch, keen, effort approaching 1f out, not quicken, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Paradise Expected (8-4) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Tiber Tiger (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 7l behind Kensington (9-0) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Fardi (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden when weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 28l behind Machinate (8-7) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Bond Playboy 25-1 (9-4) Switched to race stands' side after start, chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 18th of 20, 22l behind Mecca's Mate (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gd in May.
Wayward Shot (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 18l behind Attacca (8-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) hvy in Mar.
Dispol Isle (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Attacca (8-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) hvy in Mar.
Queen's Echo 40-1 (9-4) In touch, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 15, 12l behind Orpen Wide (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Oct.
Second Reef 7-1 (8-11) Soon lead, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Samuel Charles (8-13) at W'hampton 7f app hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Sake (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression after, 8th of 11, 7l behind Ignition (8-11) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Insubordinate 14-1 (8-8) Behind, headway over 3f out, soon challenged winner, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Attacca (8-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) hvy in Mar.
Louisiade (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 7l behind Undeterred (10-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt clm stk (6) pol.
Grande Terre (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Behind, ridden, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Untimely (8-10) at Carlisle 1m hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Borodinsky 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on but no impression, 2nd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Azuree (8-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) gf in Sept.
