led at strong pace, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, going well when not clear run and switched right well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home
in touch on inside, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, hung right, ran on
soon pushed along towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders, one pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd close home
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, switched right to outside and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders
slowly in to stride, always behind
chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced towards rear, switched right well over 1f out, some headway final furlong, never on terms
outpaced towards rear, ridden and headway when hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
NOT MY CHOICE is not an all weather regular but scored rather comfortably here last autumn and showed he's ready to oblige again after posting a good effort when third to Mujaadel at Catterick in a decent contest. He can defy topweight, although there are a number of dangers in the best race on the card. Cavitie is in good heart at present but has yet to race over this specialist seven furlong trip. He'll be close if the trip suits, whereas Polemica is proven over the distance and enjoys the Wolverhampton surface. Khajally is another with a good record here, having gained both career successes over course and distance and has been dropped 1lb for his latest effort.
Not My Choice (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Mujaadel (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Khajaaly (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) In touch in mid-division, not clear run well over 1f out, effort after, not much room entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Copperwood (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Tamasou (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) In rear, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Khandaq (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Little Pete (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear,pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 14l behind Music Festival (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Devil You Know (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Efistorm (9-1) at Wolverhampton 5f clm stks (6) pol in Apr.
Gazboolou 12-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 6f out, lost place when ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 10l behind Jodawes (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Polemica (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on entering final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Forever's Girl (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f fll hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Narrow lead on inside, ridden and narrowly headed approaching 2f out, pressed leaders and still chance over 1f out, weakening when hampered well inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Takajan (8-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.
Cavitie 5-1fav (9-0) Held up mid-division, took keen hold, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, just held on, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr beating Elsie's Orphan (9-6) by ns, 11 ran.
Kipchak (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 20l behind Koo And The Gang (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Justcallmehandsome 20-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 14l behind Forward Feline (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Shaws Diamond (USA) 33-1 (8-4) Always in rear, 8th of 11, 8l behind Collect Art (9-0) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gf.
