chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, soon 2nd, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
made all, took field towards far side in straight, ridden and clear over 1f out, ran on strongly
took keen hold early, chased leaders, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, 4th and one pace inside final furlong
chased winner until ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
DARK SHOT has produced several cracking efforts and it's a surprise he hasn't won but this looks his opportunity. He's only ever raced at 6f and almost made all here earlier this month - he will have no problems with the going. K'gari Spirit made a bright start at Wolverhampton in December and started odds-on for a three-horse race at Lingfield the following month but was well beaten by Pink Martini, though the winner has won subsequently. It's difficult to get excited about the remainder but Blue Silk may do better in time.
Silver Bid (USA) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 12 1/2l behind Mezmaar (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Dark Shot 4-9fav (9-5) With leaders, led halfway, went to near side rail travelling well over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Raising Sand (9-13) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
German Whip 25-1 (9-5) Dwelt, outpaced in rear, never a factor, 8th of 10, 28 1/4l behind Gravity Flow (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Golden Rosanna 100-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, last of 9, 4 1/2l behind Le Manege Enchante (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f (6) pol in Dec.
K'gari Spirit 4-6fav (8-6) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 3, 4l behind Pink Martini (8-6) at Lingfield 5f mdn stks (6) pol in Jan.
Blue Silk 14-1 (9-0) Slowly away and went right start, soon in touch, weakened halfway, 9th of 10, 32 1/2l behind Sweet Dragon Fly (9-0) at Bath 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.