tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, effort when not clear run inside final furlong, switched right ran on (finished third, placed second)
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed towards finish (finished second, placed third)
FINAL VOYAGE (NAP) ended last year with a double and defied a 7lb rise over track and trip to complete the hat-trick. James Tate’s progressive colt may not have finished winning yet. A couple of these return to action and Mystery Angel has gone close in Listed company since winning a handicap at Newmarket while Henrik won a novices race at Newcastle back in October. Nortonthorpe Boy makes a quick reappearance after failing in a bid for a four-timer when well beaten at Kempton earlier this week.
Mystery Angel (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Held up early, soon chasing leaders towards far side of group, led over 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on until weakened and headed last 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Zeyaadah (9-0) at Newmarket 1m lst fll stks (1) hvy in Oct.
Final Voyage (IRE) 5-6fav (9-11) Chased leader, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Jan beating Blue Hero (8-4) by 1l, 5 ran.
Henrik (IRE) 6-4fav (9-9) Made all, clear when edged left entering final furlong, unchallenged, won at Newcastle 7f stks (6) pol in Oct beating Camassia (8-11) by 6 1/2l, 11 ran.
Nortonthorpe Boy 16-5 (9-13) Contested lead, 2nd 3f out, ridden 2f out and carried left slightly, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 10l behind Elusive Treat (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.