prominent in 4th, ridden and lost touch over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
tracked leaders to over 6f out, soon in rear, no chance final 3f
pressed leader, led over 6f out, 3 lengths clear over 2f out, swished tail and hung left 1f out, ridden and wandered right, in command final furlong, held on well, pushed out
started slowly, in rear, ran in snatches, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, plugged on for modest 4th
led narrowly for 2f, stayed tracking winner to over 4f out, chased winner again over 2f out, 3 lengths adrift, kept on under pressure and lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up last, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd and chase winner inside final furlong, always held
close up, chased winner over 4f out to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly
Mark Johnson's string are in excellent form this winter and BADGE OF HONOUR looks like he'll continue that trend here with challenges coming from National Mounument and Jaqs Sister. A couple of runner's up spots in similar races for the pick represent the best form of the seven runners here. It is a worry that Johnson's charge failed to take advantage of an similar challenge last time but with the form from the his penultimate outing looking strong enough he has the chance to leave this company for ever. National Monument ran a good looking debut at Kempton last time out but the worry is the form has not worked out from six subsequent runs. Jaq's Sister looks to be improving steadily and was here for his most recent attempt and ran into a place in a contest where the form is some of the strongest among these rivals. Calling Victory's yard have a good record at the moment and the newcomer is related to several winners on the continent so must be respected but in a tricky race to call Badge Of Honour can be warn with pride.
Al Jathaab (USA) 33-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right to inside 2f out, plugged on final furlong, 7th of 13, 15l behind Love Pegasus (8-9) at Kempton 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
Little Rococoa 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, tracked winner to 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out, last of 7, 32l behind Eseej (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec.
Badge of Honour 4-6fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, hung left under pressure 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Diamond Twister (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Dollar Express (USA) 11-10fav (9-3) Reared start, very slowly away and lost 8 lengths, pulled hard, joined field after 1f, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Bickersten (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
National Monument (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, switched left 2f out, soon chased leaders, stayed on to take 3rd final 50 yards, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Love Pegasus (8-9) at Kempton 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
Calling Victory (FR) Vettori filly out of 1m2f winner Calling Card.
Jaq's Sister 66-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Desert Bump (8-8) at W'hampton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Jan.
