made virtually all, quicken and clear 2 out, ran on
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, switched right 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased leader briefly over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, switched left over 2f out, headway to chase winner from over 1f out, never on terms
Nonrunner
It could pay to take a chance on Jeremy Gask's REMEMBER RAMON here; the list of dangers is headed by Monaadi and Star Choice. The selection does have his quirks and he failed to settle last time out at Kempton, but he does have ability and he could be worth another chance. The stable do well with their runners on the all-weather and from the plum draw he can make it count. Monaadi is far from straightforward and Graham Gibbons really had to earn his riding fee when he steered him to victory here last time. He remains unexposed but he is not one to be taking a short price about and we are happy to swerve him today. Star Choice is interesting as he only found the well-handicapped Laurel Creek too good last time. He finished well clear of the rest of the field in that race so he is respected. Stuart Williams is a shrewd trainer so any market support for Little Carmela could be significant, but for the winner we will stick with Remember Ramon.
Remember Ramon (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led after 2f, headed 7f out, led again briefly 2f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind Scarab (8-11) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Little Carmela 2-1fav (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 5l behind Bluebell Ridge (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f fll hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Blue Hills 9-1 (9-6) Led, ridden 4f out, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Victory Quest (9-12) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Calculating (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no headway, 5th of 7, 9l behind Benhego (8-12) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Monaadi (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) In touch, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged slightly right, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Terminate (9-0) by a nk, 10 ran.
Blockley (USA) 5-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, soon under pressure, never able to challenge, 7th of 11, 5l behind Dishdasha (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Josh You Are 16-1 (8-13) Raced keen, led after 2 1/2f, soon clear until 4f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 34l behind Benhego (8-12) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Star Choice 4-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, chased winner in vain from over 2f out, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Laurel Creek (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
