held up, headway and hung right over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed last strides
slowly into stride, held up, took keen hold, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway
slowly into stride, in rear, behind final 3f
slowly into stride, held up, raced keenly, headway over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, never nearer
soon led, headed well over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, led well over 3f out, headed over 2f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, headway 5f out, went 2nd 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to lead last strides
Buscador is the one to beat here and is confidently selected. Anduril is considered but Tuning Fork and Schinken Otto could give him most to do. Buscador battled on gamely to win a far more competitive contest over course and distance on Saturday and a repeat performance should suffice. He has run well in consecutive days in the past so his quick reappearance is no cause for concern and he remains well treated on his best form despite his penalty. Anduril has a good track record but hasn't looked at his best of late; he's worn different headgear the last twice but sports none today and has worn blinkers the last three times he's been successful. Tuning Fork showed enough on his second run back from a long break to suggest that he retains his ability but he's won just once in thirty four attempts and couldn't be put forwards with confidence. Schinken Otto hasn't run on the Flat for some time but has been in good form over fences this season and could give a good account. However, the more obvious claims of Buscador win the day and he's our pick.
Anduril 33-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, well behind, some late headway, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 14l behind King's Majesty (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm (6) pol in Dec.
Buscador (USA) 4-1 (8-9) Made virtually all, ridden 2f out, clear 1f out, eased towards finish, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Winged Farasi (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Take It There 50-1 (9-1) Slowly away, held up in rear, hampered over 2f out, soon eased, 8th of 13, 6l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Alasil (USA) 10-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 9l behind Time To Regret (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Bahhmirage (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Led 4f, led 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 33l behind Zaffeu (8-11) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Christalini 8-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon close up, ridden over 3f out, no headway and weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 17l behind Grey Gurkha (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Tequila Sheila (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Prominent 5f, 8th of 11, 18l behind The Salwick Flyer (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Tuning Fork 20-1 (8-4) Led until headed just over 2f out, kept on, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Dawson Creek (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Dec.
Mind That Fox 25-1 (9-0) Hung left over 1f out, always in rear, 10th of 12, 9l behind Dodaa (9-0) at W'hampton 5f app stk (7) pol.
Schinken Otto (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) With leader, led over 6f out to over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Basinet (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Feb '06.
Montiona 66-1 (8-8) Chased leaders to halfway, 10th of 11, well behind Mr Chocolate Drop (8-11) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Feb.
