hampered at start, always behind
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f, driven approaching final furlong, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden along halfway, stayed on towards finish
in touch, led over 2f, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, headway on inner over 2f, driven over 1f, edged right approaching final furlong, weakened inside
in touch, smooth progress over 1f, quickened to lead inside final furlong, pushed out
jumped right at start, ridden to go prominent, effort over 2f, hung left and one pace final furlong
Spiritual Art must be interesting given the style of victory last time however RIO COBOLO's experience of the surface gives him the edge, with Captain Kallis also one to take seriously. A comfortable winner over five furlongs here earlier in the week, the selection is expected to have no problems with the extra distance today having run well over seven here earlier in the month. La Verte Rue has shown ability in three qualifying runs and a mark of 67 asks more questions however, Swiss Art looks the pick of Ron Harris' pair, whilst Madison Belle needs to bounce back from a poor run last time. Course and distance winner Captain Kallis should be suited by the return to this trip, however it is Rio Cobolo who gets the nod.
Faraway Sound (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) With leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, weakened, 7th of 11, 7l behind Deckchair (8-2) at W'hampton 6f 2yo clm (5) pol in Nov.
Madison Belle 10-1 (9-5) Held up, raced keenly, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 9l behind Ridgeway Silver (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
La Verte Rue (USA) 3-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Stash (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Abu Derby (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Raced keenly, prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 12l behind Shadow Bay (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Rio Cobolo (IRE) 13-8fav (8-8) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong, won at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (6) fbs beating Bold Rose (8-6) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Captain Kallis (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Soon led, headed 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Kingaroo (8-2) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp (6) fbs.
Spiritual Art Evensfav (9-2) Close up, always travelling well, shaken up to lead over 1f out, pushed clear, comfortably, won at Great Leighs 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol beating Deckchair (9-1) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Swiss Art (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, soon headed, no extra and faded inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Highland River (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Haulit 50-1 (8-13) Uneasy in stalls, in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 32l behind Bright Enough (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
