chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, once pace
chased leader, every chance well over 1f out, no extra
held up, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous
chased leaders early, soon behind, never dangerous
led, ridden along over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, not quicken
chased leaders, badly hampered after 2f, soon lost place
held up mid-divsion, chased leaders over 2f out, one pace
in touch and keen, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on
Our selection here is KHAN TENGRI who looks to have the edge over closest rivals Rose Cheval and Topfightrebellion. The selection progressed with racing last term, finishing third in decent heat at Sandown on his final start. He has been gelded since and is the sort to make up into a decent handicapper this term. Rose Cheval was third last time out here after being off the track since last July. The filly raced a bit too keenly that day and could fare better with the run under her belt. Of the rest Topflightrebellion is exposed with a lowly official rating of 46 but debutant Stagecoach Jade represents top connections and a market move for her would be significant.
Amber Ridge 50-1 (8-2) Behind mid-division, headway from 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 12, 7l behind Barodine (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Den Maschine 4-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 20l behind Saveiro (11-11) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb (N.Hunt).
Enlist (8-11) Tracked leaders to 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 5, well behind Chasse Spleen (9-4) at Clairefontaine 1m 6f stk in Aug '07.
Magnifico (FR) 5-2fav (9-9) Slowly into stride, headway over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 6th of 10, 20l behind Mighty Kitchener (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan '07.
Sugar State 150-1 (9-3) Prominent, weakened 3f out, last of 10, 21l behind Eighteenfifty (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Khan Tengri (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Soon settled behind leader, led 2f out, driven and headed approaching final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Classic Vintage (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Rebel Prince (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, always behind, struggling over 2f out, 9th of 10, 19l behind Signella (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Troubletimestwo (FR) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, shaken up halfway, soon beaten, 14th of 16, 21l behind Your Old Pal (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Rose Cheval (USA) 4-1 (8-5) Held up and keen, soon in touch, not clear run over 2f out, soon tracking leading pair and one pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind One Slick Chick (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn fll (5) pol in Feb.
Stagecoach Jade (IRE) Peintre Celebre filly out of Starring Role.
Topflightrebellion 16-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, led early, chased leader to over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 4th of 6, 6l behind Sullenberger (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol.