led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
keen tracking leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, one pace
held up, some headway over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 6f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, quicken clear over 2f out, eased near finish
mid-division, ridden and lost pace over 3f out
mid-division, ridden 6f out, tailed off when pulled up over 1f out, lame
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no chance with front trio
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 4f out, chased winner in vain from over 2f out
Nonrunner
IMPERIAL HARRY is probably worth siding with again; onto the shortlist go Laurel Creek, Millie's Rock and Epidaurian King. David Pipe's son of Alhaarth was a Kempton winner last time, scoring easily over twelve furlongs. He faces going left-handed now but he was impressive last time and should easily confirm the placing with Epidaurian King who re-opposes today on 8lb better terms. Laurel Creek has winning course form to his name, whilst Calzaghe has a new home and makes his first start for Frank Sheridan this afternoon. Bariolo has his first run for a long time and it is assumed that this is a pipe-opener for a run over jumps, whilst Millie's Rock represents the stable of the moment and she could easily improve for the longer trip today. Star Choice and Hammer have both put in consistently decent performances of late, however a bigger threat may be Burnbank who is yet to win in 12 but his yard have a profitable strike-rate at the track. A tricky end to a tricky card but preference is for Imperial Harry.
Imperial Harry 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, driven out easily, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan beating Epidaurian King (9-2) by 5l, 12 ran.
Millie's Rock (IRE) 7-2co-fav (8-9) Keen, tracked leader, led approaching 2f out, cleared over 1f out, hung right, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Folio (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jan.
Morbick 7-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, not quicken close home, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sheer Fantastic (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Noubian (USA) 20-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, hampered well over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 11l behind Sheer Fantastic (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Dr Brass 33-1 (9-4) Raced wide, mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 18l behind Can Can Star (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Laurel Creek (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, led going well 2f out, comfortably, won at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov beating Zuwaar (8-13) by 2l, 12 ran.
Bariolo (FR) (8-11) 4th of 11, 1l behind Special Day (9-2) at Saint-Cloud 1m 2f sft in Nov '07.
Burnbank (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, weakened quickly over 3f out, tailed off when, last of 6, well behind Bull Market (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in May.
Calzaghe (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Held up in rear, chased along and headway on inner over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Rawdon (8-8) at Southwell 1m 4f sll (6) fbs.
Epidaurian King (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up in 6th, headway on inside over 2f out, took 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Imperial Harry (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Star Choice 11-4fav (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders and effort over 1f out, no extra towards finish, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 9, 2l behind Mission Control (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Hammer 9-2 (9-3) Led until headed over 3f out, regained lead over 1f out, soon headed, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Quite A Fella (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
