led and set even tempo, quickened pace over 3f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, eased
tracked leader, led inside final 2f, strongly pressed and hung right under pressure final furlong, headed towards finish
tracked leaders, went 2nd on outside over 1f out, challenged and carried right final furlong, led towards finish
tracked leaders on inside, 3rd and one pace final furlong, no chance with 1st 2
Sky Defender is usually positively ridden and had Deal A Dollar behind when handling the step up in distance at Kempton, though has a different surface to contend with today as well as a further 5lb rise. Cosmeapolitan is an interesting contender on his staying on fifth in a valuable event at Kempton in November but ORIGINAL CHOICE has successful converted from miler to middle-distance performer and can get his head back in front as he appears best in small fields. Kodiac Harbour may need this.
Sky Defender 4-1 (9-7) Prominent, led over 2f out, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Feb beating Calling The Wind (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
Deal A Dollar 7-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on into 4tf closing stages, never nearer, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Sky Defender (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Original Choice (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Led early, held up in touch, effort over 2f out, led last bend, headed over 1f out, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Cosmelli (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Cosmeapolitan 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt held up, ridden and headway on outer from over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind All Yours (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Kodiac Harbour (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden on outside over 2f out, one pace and beaten from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 3 1/4l behind Waarif (9-12) at Windsor 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
