chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
always behind stands side
behind far side, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders stands side, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead that side near finish, always held
in touch stand side, ridden to lead group 2f out, led overall over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, held on near finish
always behind stands side
chased leaders far side, driven and outpaced well over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
chased leaders stand side, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong, just held
led far side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish
behind far side, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led stands side group, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
KYZER CHIEF may be able to go one better than on his latest start but there are a number with claims in an open affair including the Tim Easterby pair Lost In Paris and Diamond Blade. The selection was well supported prior to his return to action over course and distance but he got loose on the way down to the start which can't have helped his chance even though he didn't run too free. He still ran well enough to finish second and has an obvious chance lining up from the same mark although he has found winning hard. Lost In Paris is another that has an aversion to winning but he's consistent and could conceivably improve for another year on his back whilst stablemate Diamond Blade also has to be feared having made a promising return to action on the back of a fine winter. Select Committee would have finished closer with a clear run at Thirsk which suggests that he's capable of winning from this career high mark and he's entitled to come on for the outing but Kyzer Chief is taken to score.
Select Committee 9-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left to challenge, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Medici Time (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Captain Scooby 9-1 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, not clear run from over 1f out, never nearer, 9th of 16, 8l behind Cawdor (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
King Of Swords (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) With leaders stands side group, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Verinco (8-4) at Ripon 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Dispol Grand (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) With leader, ridden over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 12, 7l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Lucky Art (USA) 8-1 (9-0) With leader, effort and every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 11l behind Highland Warrior (8-2) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 10-3fav (8-12) With leaders on inside, driven over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Highland Warrior (8-2) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Guertino (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Prominent, under pressure halfway, gradually weakened, 8th of 12, 9l behind Sir Nod (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Nomoreblondes 16-1 (8-5) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 12, 8l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Diamond Blade 8-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, every chance entering final furlong, hard ridden, just failed, 2nd of 10, ns behind Grudge (9-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Behind, headway approaching final furlong, soon not clear run, never on terms, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Medici Time (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Lost In Paris (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not quite able to challenge, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Caledonia Princess (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Future Gem 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner, lost place over 2f out, 11th of 12, 22l behind Cornus (7-13) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Kyzer Chief 6-1 (8-10) Led stands side group, headed by stands side group entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Verinco (8-4) at Ripon 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
