held up, headway over 6f out, soon tracking leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, lost place over 4f out
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, stayed on well
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, soon one pace
prominent, lost place well over 2f out
held up, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, held up, headway to chase leaders 4f out, soon weakened
led keen hold, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Neshla is taken to land this at the expense of No Greater Love and Ruby Sunrise. Thye selection comes from a well respected yard in Clive Brittain. Neshla ran with great promise on his debut when finishing third at Southwell. Having said that he was very disappointing on his second outing when running down the field in a similar contest. If given the benefit of the doubt and able to put in the same performance as he did at Southwell on his debut then he would have to have a real chance. No Greater love has flat form in France and has run with credit over jumps recently. He was exposed though in a good quality contest at Newbury last time out suggesting he may fair better around the lesser tracks. Back at this level on the flat though he has to be respected. As does Ruby Sunrise who although winless after twenty four outings he ran well last time out to finish an eye catching third to Credential. If putting his best foot forward he is another worthy of respect. But for the winner we return to Neshla.
Noah Jameel 25-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, never a factor, 9th of 13, 12l behind Looker (8-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f clm (5) gs in Sept.
No Greater Love (FR) (8-10) Improved to lead 2f out, soon headed, no extra, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Superior Officer (9-0) at Clairefontaine 1m 6f stk in Aug '05.
Contra Mundum (USA) 7-2 (8-11) Led after 2f, headed 5f out, tracked leader to 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Enjoy The Moment (8-11) at Brighton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) frm in Jun.
Ruby Sunrise (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Steadied at start and held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Credential (8-13) at Southwell 1m 3f app mdn (6) fbs.
Neshla 11-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 12, 10l behind Samarinda (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Waterloo Corner 66-1 (8-12) Behind, beaten and eased 2f out, last of 16, well behind Cresta Gold (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Barton Belle 13-2 (9-5) Dwelt, held up, headway when hampered 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong,no impression on leaders, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Eta Draconis (8-11) at Redcar 1m 3f mdn stk (5) frm in Jun.
Ratzia (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on, 5th of 10, 6l behind La Estrella (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.