raced keenly, soon prominent, pressed leader over 5f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
prominent, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
slowly into stride, well in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, not clear run well over 1f out, effort soon after, weakened inside final furlong
led early, always prominent, led inside final furlong, soon headed, not quicken
took keen hold towards rear, short lived effort 3f out
held up, came wide entering straight, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong
prominent, lost place over 5f out, pushed along 4f out, some progress over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, not clear run on inside over 3f out, headway 2f out, soon ridden, no impression
STARGAZY is the pick with Inka Dancer and Mr Rev others capable of getting involved. The selection's high draw isn't ideal but he's usually held up so it's not as big a negative as might have been the case. He came with a strong late run under today's pilot to finish one place in front of Aggbag and just behind a progressive runner and subsequent winner over course and distance at the end of last month. His two wins came over course and distance, he's in form and should be in the shake-up. Mr Rev has proved frustrating to follow but he's been threatening to shed his maiden tag recently and a repeat of his recent Kempton runs may be enough to see him have a say in the outcome whilst he's well drawn for one who raced prominently last time. The booking of Martin Dwyer for Inka Dancer takes the eye and the mare may well have finished closer last time but for being snatched up in the closing stages. However, that was a far more encouraging run than of late and she's not badly treated so makes the short-list despite the lack of a win in twelve attempts on the all-weather. The horse that heads our short-list is Stargazy.
Outer Hebrides 11-1 (8-6) Pressed leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 5l behind Guildenstern (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Titus Gent 33-1 (9-1) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 9l behind General Feeling (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Hill of Lujain 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 14l behind Kingsmaite (10-11) at W'hampton 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Charlie Allnut 20-1 (9-3) Chased leader, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 11l behind Templetuohy Max (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec.
Stargazy 20-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Guildenstern (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Inka Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort entering final furlong, soon short of room and snatched up, not a danger after, 6th of 10, 3l behind Davids Mark (8-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Carnival Dream 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Cassie's Choice (9-0) at Catterick 6f mdn fll (6) gf in May.
Just Jimmy (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leader, driven over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Tuxedo (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Vanatina (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, reminders halfway, never troubled leaders, 11th of 13, 8l behind Mocha Java (8-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Jan.
Aggbag 11-1 (8-9) Led, headed after 1f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Guildenstern (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Capania (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 19l behind Northern Dune (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Dec.
Mr Rev 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Prince Rossi (9-6) at Kempton 1m stk (7) pol in Jan.
