disputed lead, led 5f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 6f out, weakened 5f out
took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out until over 3f out, soon outpaced in 3rd, no extra in 4th in closing stages
took keen hold, held up, headway to chase leaders, halfway, stayed on same pace final 2f, went modest 3rd in closing stages
held up in rear, steady headway 6f out, chased leaders over 4f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, held inside final furlong
disputed lead until 5f out, soon lost place
soon chasing leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, tailed off
chased leaders, edged left and weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, plugged on final 2f, never involved
took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 7f out, weakened 3f out
raced wide in touch, lost place before halfway, soon lost touch, pulled up soon after
With several of these newcomers representing powerful NH yards, the betting should prove an accurate guide. Paul Nicholls runs the French-bred Very Noble and he will be near the head of the market while Western Jo looks the pick of Philip Hobbs' pair on breeding and jockey bookings. David Pipe saddles three and we fancy the superbly-bred DOCTOR HARPER, a son of Presenting, to come out best ahead of Bois Des Aigles and Milor De La Borie and land this. Fighter Jet is also feared but Such A Legend will probably do better over further and with a set of obstacles to negotiate.
Doctor Harper (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Supreme Dreamer.
Fighter Jet Oasis Dream gelding out of Totality.
Such A Legend Midnight Legend gelding out of Mrs Fizziwig.
Western Jo (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Jenny's Jewel.
August Hill (IRE) Presenting filly out of Nuit Des Chartreux.
Bois Des Aigles (FR) Stormy River gelding out of Silver Fun.
Jolly Good Pepper Tamure gelding out of Spanish Oath.
Milor De La Borie (FR) Turgeon gelding out of Trop Tard.
Motorhead Motivator colt out of Duchcov.
Very Noble (FR) Martaline gelding out of Isati's.
Diner Au Parc Central Park filly out of Gourmet.
Rose Of The World (IRE) Vinnie Roe filly out of Frankly Native.