led, headed halfway, ridden over 2f out, one pace util weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish
in touch, effort over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, led halfway, ridden 2f out, driven and headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
behind, never a factor
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, never dangerous
always in rear
Monda, Mind Alert and Doughty are the three to consider here with Monda given the nod to make up for some recent near misses. Doughty is still a maiden in 23 starts but has shown improved form on his last two starts, finishing placed on both occasions, not beaten far in fair races. He can go well at a nice price. Mind Alert has been placed in his last six starts but seems to lack a finishing kick. He is thoroughly consistent but the smart money would be against him taking this. Monda is less exposed than his rivals and judged on his short head second here over the course and distance two outings ago, he will take all the beating here. he ran a sound race in defeat at Wolverhampton last time, and a similar effort should see Monda collect here.
Blakeshall Quest 7-1 (8-11) Prominent, led over 4f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 3l behind Muara (9-0) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Grafton (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) Prominent, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Lucius Verrus (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Savile's Delight (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Prominent on outside, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 10l behind Canadian Danehill (9-9) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Newkeylets 10-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left well over 1f out, one pace after, 5th of 13, 5l behind Muara (9-0) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Monda 4-1 (8-8) Led early, always prominent, led again inside final furlong, soon edged left and headed, not quicken, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Lucius Verrus (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Brut 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Alugat (9-3) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Mind Alert 5-1 (8-11) Held up, headway ovr 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 14, 3/4l behind Ace Club (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) std.
Best Lead 50-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 6l behind Canadian Danehill (9-5) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Shadow Jumper (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Outpaced, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 7l behind Ace Club (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) std.
Piccleyes 20-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure, never nearer, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ace Club (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) std.
Barzak (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, never a factor, 7th of 13, 13l behind My Michelle (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Far Note (USA) 80-1 (8-12) In touch, short of room over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 11l behind Mister Incredible (8-9) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Doughty 20-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, held up, not clear run on inside 3f out, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Lucius Verrus (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Drury Lane (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Chased leaders over 2f, 9th of 13, 10l behind Dark Moon (8-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.