held up, not clear run over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on, not troubled leaders
with leader, led going easily over 1f out, pressed and headed 1f out, outpaced by winner inside final furlong
mid-division until ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, some late progress final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders far rail, switched left over 1f out, quickened to lead 1f out, soon clear, ridden out
led narrowly far rail, headed over 1f out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened rapidly over 1f out
steadied start, always in rear, outpaced halfway
reared start, slowly away, behind, not much room on rail from 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair
held up on outside, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
prominent to halfway, gradually weakened
ABLE MASTER is a speculative pick at the expense of Brenin Taran and Master Of Disguise. Bryan Smart's charge looked a very smart individual as a juvenile but the trainer was in no doubt that we'd see the best of him this season and at the likely odds, he makes plenty of appeal. Brenin Taran has the benefit of match fitness. He won well at Thirsk though this is very much a step up in grade. Master Of Disguise won on the bit at Bath last autumn. He could be anything. Roger Charlton's form has been patchy in the early part of the season but it would be no surprise to see Affluent come on for the run. Peter Winkworth's runners seem in good order so Cut The Cackle is worth more than just a cursory glance in the market. Evelyn May put up a fair run on reappearance at Kempton. Noble Storm was not disgraced in listed company and in fairness to the trainer, his runners have been placing rather than hitting the bullseye of late. A tough race for punters to get a handle on so we side with Able Master.
Able Master (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division centre group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 9th of 19, 6l behind Amour Propre (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo stks G3 (1) gs in Oct.
Noble Storm (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, led over 2f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Imperial Guest (9-1) at Doncaster 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Oct.
Brenin Taran 5-2fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left and kept on well towards finish, won at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fm beating Coleorton Choice (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Cut The Cackle (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Held up, headway and driven when hampered over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led final 50 yards, held on near finish, won at Windsor 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) gs in Oct beating The Magic Of Rio (8-11) by hd, 7 ran.
Master Of Disguise 13-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, going well, shaken up to lead just over 1f out, drew clear well inside final furlong, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct beating Sharpener (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Glamorous Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Green Beret (9-3) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Gower Valentine 12-1 (8-5) Prominent on stand's side, ridden and every chance 2f out, faded final furlong, 9th of 28, 6l behind Penny's Gift (8-6) at Ascot 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sep.
Bobs Dreamflight 9-2 (8-7) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Smokey Ryder (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Affluent 15-8fav (8-10) Started slowly, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to press winner inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Fault (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Evelyn May (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in touch, not pace to challenge over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Fault (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Pocket's Pick (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Behind, edged right and hampered rival after 1f, never in contention, 8th of 12, 5l behind Mythical Blue (8-1) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
