steadied start, held up in rear, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached winner
prominent, went 2nd over 6f out, led 3f out, headed well over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, steady headway over 6f out, reminders over 3f out, led well over 1f out, driven out
led for 2f, stayed prominent, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong
led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up and behind, ridden and no chance final 2f
Boz can land the nightcap and complete the five-timer here at the main expense of Bold Adventure and Bank On Benny. Luca Cumani's colt could not be in better form and he won with a bit in hand here last time when he seemed to idle in front. He loves it here and we see no reason to oppose him. Bold Adventure won well here last time and he is another that is on the upgrade. He has a similar profile to our selection so is afforded plenty of respect. Bank On Benny won on his return from a break here last time, but this contest look hotter than that one and he may have to settle for a minor role on this occasion. Three Boars is better than he showed last time so he should not be dismissed lightly, but Boz has plenty in his favour and gets the vote.
Heathyards Pride 7-1 (9-9) Held up, chased leaders over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 7l behind La Estrella (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Salute (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Fretwork (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Bank On Benny 10-3jt-fav (9-9) Tracked leader, chased leader over 3f out, led 2f out, kept on well, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Evita (8-13) by 2l, 8 ran.
Boz 10-11fav (9-5) Tracked leading pair, ridden well over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct beating Kalasam (9-6) by a nk, 6 ran.
Maslak (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Tracked winner, challenged 3f out, kept on and every chance until one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Suits Me (9-13) at Doncaster 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Three Boars 5-2 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 12l behind Bold Adventure (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Right Option (IRE) 10-3 (8-4) Led for 2f, prominent, led over 1f out, driven and held on near finish, all out, won at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Oct beating Diamond Key (8-12) by a hd, 9 ran.
Bold Adventure 6-4fav (8-8) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong and hung left, won at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Papradon (8-4) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.