made all, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, edged right
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased winner throughout, never dangerous
mid-division, brief effort over 3f out
slowly into stride, always in the rear
broke well, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, stumbled after 2f, switched right, headway over 2f out, one pace
Graze On, Joyeaux and Countdown are the three who catch the eye here and preference is for the prolific Graze On. Graze On has recently completed a four timer and he won with authority last time despite being denied a clear run. Seven pounds higher here, the handicapper may not have caught up with him yet and he can shoulder a six pound penalty here. After chasing home Kennington, James Hetherton's charge was made favourite to score over the course and distance last time and duly obliged. A consistent type, Joyeaux may just find one or two too good. A Sandown winner on the Flat two years ago, Countdown chased home Graze On last time, and even on seven pounds better terms, may struggle to reverse the placings. However, she has ability judged on a Haydock win last spring, and can go close. Graze On can complete a five timer.
Graze On 11-8fav (9-2) In touch, headway from 2f out, kept on well to lead inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Countdown (9-1) by 2l, 11 ran.
Chateau Nicol 16-1 (8-4) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, losing place when bumped over 1f out, 11th of 12, 11l behind Bonus (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Chief Exec 11-2 (9-2) Keen, mid-division, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Hayyani (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Law Maker 12-1 (8-10) Prominent, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 11, 6l behind Graze On (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Countdown 7-1 (9-1) Outpaced, headway on inside 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Graze On (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Willheconquertoo 10-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, no danger, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Effective (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Joyeaux 4-1co-fav (8-13) Chased leaders, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan beating Blue Knight (8-12) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Adantino 14-1 (8-13) In rear, still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Effective (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
