led and soon crossed to rail, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong
pushed along in mid-division, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead post
chased leaders, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, caught post
tracked leader, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish
in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
keen in touch, wide into straight 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
Sir Geoffrey looks a shade high in the weights judged on his recent efforts but is still capable of taking this if allowed an easy lead. Baby Strange has a chance in this company but is returning from a lay-off, while Liberty Lady had Falasteen behind at Kempton when sixth on her reappearance and she should have come on for the outing. However, GREEN MANALISHI has been running well in decent company over 6f recently and today's drop in class and distance could be just what Kevin Ryan's charge needs to get his head back in front.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Le Toreador (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Baby Strange 9-2fav (8-11) Towards rear on inside, headway on inside 2f out, never reached leaders and one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sutton Veny (8-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Green Manalishi 16-1 (8-12) Went badly left start, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Five Star Junior (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb.
Living It Large (FR) 15-2 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 6l behind Mister Laurel (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Falasteen (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Raced keenly, chased leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 11th of 12, 6l behind Ebraam (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Liberty Lady (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort towards inside to chase leaders and driven over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ebraam (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Chosen One (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden on outer over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Caranbola (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Taurus Twins 8-1 (9-3) Reared leaving stalls, soon in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Solemn (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.