behind, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, no chance after
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
mid-division, headway to track leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on
prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and ran wide over 1f out, one pace after
always towards rear
driven along, in touch on outer, weakened 2f out
Cosmic Destiny, Zagreus and Gasping look the three to concentrate on in this maiden and the vote is given to Cosmic Destiny. The selection was a good second behind Regal Dream last time out. That form stands out in this race and he need only run up to that mark to score. Zagreus rates the main danger he was a fair third on his debut behind Kings Academy and he is sure to have learnt from the experience but the drop in trip looks against him. Gasping is another worthy of respect on his latest third behind Resplendent Nova but he also gave the impression he would be seen to better effect over a longer trip and for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Mollzam is from a top yard but has shown very little to date and for the winner we return to Cosmic Destiny.
Iceni Warrior 4-1 Chased leaders over 4f, 8th of 9, 13l behind Bobski at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (D4) pol in Feb.
Mollzam (IRE) 20-1 In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened, 12th of 16, 16l behind Liakoura at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (D) gs in Jul.
Superior Hand (IRE) Lend A Hand colt, half-brother to 1m3f winner Canatrice.
Zagreus (GER) 50-1 In touch, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind King's Account at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (E3) gf in Sept.
Bens Georgie (IRE) 7-1 Chased leader, ridden 2f out, not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bobski at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (D4) pol in Feb.
Cosmic Destiny (IRE) 11-10fav Pulled hard, led, quickened, 3 lengths clear well over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened and headed close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Regal Dream at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (D3) pol.
Gasping (USA) 9-1 Led, ridden, clear well over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Resplendent Nova at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol.
Joyeaux 10-1 Behind and wide, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 7l behind Kingsgate Bay at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D3) pol in Dec.