in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
close up, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, keeping on same pace when short of room inside final furlong
dwelt towards rear, headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead post
pressed leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed post
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
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Peachey Carnehan returned to winning ways over 6f here last time but was beaten by Grey Destiny over track and trip in January. The latter could go well back on this surface while Tavener makes a quick reappearance having placed at Lingfield last Friday and Bobby Joe Leg is usually thereabouts without winning. Agent Of Fortune is 8lb higher than her win at Chelmsford as she returns from a lay-off so it could pay to stick with the progressive ELUSIF, who has landed a hat-trick of wins over today’s trip at Kempton and may still be ahead of the handicapper despite a further 4lb rise.
Roaring Forties (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 15, 15 1/4l behind Young John (11-4) at Leicester 7f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Agent Of Fortune 7-2 (9-13) Tracked leaders, effort to lead 2f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Briyouni (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Bouclier (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, chased leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 25l behind The British Lion (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Makaarim 20-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, 7th of 8, 8 3/4l behind Astrospeed (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Peachey Carnehan 12-1 (9-9) Held up and behind, pushed along and headway on outside over 1f out, soon ridden and edged left, led well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Fareeq (9-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Takeonefortheteam 20-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 9th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Mooroverthebridge (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Grey Destiny 10-1 (9-6) Outpaced, never on terms, 8th of 14, 10l behind Thunder Buddy (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
De Little Engine (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 13, 8 1/4l behind Elusif (8-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Elusif (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, held on towards finish, won at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Viola Park (9-2) by nk, 14 ran.
Bobby Joe Leg 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Kupa River (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Christmas Night 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 11 1/2l behind Chosen World (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Tavener 4-1 (9-6) Pushed along to tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching final furlong, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Spirit Of Zebedee (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.