handy, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
made all, going well 2f out, ridden approaching final furlong, kept on well, held on close home
very slowly away, in rear, hard ridden 3f out when behind, headway to go 2nd final furlong, stayed on strongly final 100 yards, not reach winner
held up, struggling over 2f out, never a factor
chased leader on inner, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, no extra inside last
Glorious Angel is penalised for winning over 6f here a week ago having earlier finished behind LORD SAM’S CASTLE over today’s trip at Newcastle in November. The latter would have finished closer last time if not for being hampered on a couple of occasions and gets another chance in this. Prince Nabeel showed signs of a return to form here a week ago and cheekpieces are applied while Mogok Valley is upped in trip on the back of a second at Kempton.
Lord Sam's Castle (IRE) 11-4 (9-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and every chance, bit short of room over 1f out, soon no extra, held close home, 4th of 5, 3 1/4l behind Raintown (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (4) pol in Dec.
Glorious Angel (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Made most, ridden and pressed on both sides from over 1f out, ran on gamely, won at Southwell 6f hcp (3) pol in Jan beating Tenjin (9-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Prince Nabeel (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Led 2f, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Dark Trooper (9-11) at Southwell 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Beautiful Eyes 8-1 (9-7) Tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Clipsham La Habana (9-6) at Newcastle 6f stks (4) pol in Dec.
Mogok Valley (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, kept on, went 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Expert Agent (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.