made all, led, pressed over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on gamely
towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on, not troubled leaders over 1f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon one pace and never dangerous final 2f
raced keenly, tracked winner on outside, pressed winner over 2f out, every chance, one pace and no chance with winner over 1f out
raced keenly, tracked winner on inside, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon weakened
in touch on outer, effort and into 3rd well over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, soon one pace
prominent, ridden and no progress over 2f out, soon weakened
A relatively small field take to the turf for this handicap but it should still prove to be an interesting contest where we side with THE FONZ who we expect to land this ahead of Battle Planner and Antinori. The selection, a half-brother to five winners, looks the type to improve further after winning a tad cosily at Beverley last time. He comes from the yard of Sir Micheal Stoute who are in good spirits of late and there should be more to come. Battle Planner was a winner on debut last time. He has plenty of size and scope and looks to have plenty more in the locker. Antinori had finished runner-up on each of his three starts prior to his last outing, where he finish third over course and distance. He doesn't look the heartiest of characters and things could be difficult for him today though a place in the minors looks a possible result as the remainder have little in the way of good recent form to go on.
Antinori (IRE) 7-2fav (8-7) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Aqwaal (8-4) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Fazbee (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 13l behind Saucy Brown (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 3yo stk (3) gd.
Battle Planner (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Dwelt,soon ridden along to chase leaders, driven over 1f, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Dec beating Confucius Captain (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
State Banquet (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Went slightly left start, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead near finish, won at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct beating Sandor (9-3) by nk, 10 ran.
Doncosaque (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up, switched left over 2f out, ridden and headway to chase winner over 1f out, unable to quicken and lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Brunston (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
The Fonz 7-4fav (8-11) Tracked leading pair, switched left and driven over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Apr beating Wilfred Pickles (8-11) by nk, 6 ran.
Wilfred Pickles (IRE) 5-2 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed well inside and no extra close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind The Fonz (8-11) at Beverley 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
