prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, ridden, ran on edging right inside final furlong
behind, reminder soon after start, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden, ran on inside final furlong
held up, mid division, headway 5f out, ridden, weakened 2f out
prominent, ran wide 1st bend, settled mid-division, behind final 5f
steadied after start, headway 2f out, hard ridden edging left 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent for 2f, short of room, last place over 6f out
held up, mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
keen, prominent, hung left over 3f out, lost place over 2f out
led until headed over 3f out, weakened quickly
keen, always prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
In the opener, Sound And Vision gets the call ahead of Velocitas and Perianth. Sound And Vision would be a shoo-in on the best of his Turf form of the last few months and, even at this level on this surface, he fares well at the adjusted weights so has to be given a chance. His form of a year ago would give Velocitas a very good shout and, even though he has not been so good of late, still holds claims at this level. Alcott holds claims also on the pick of his Southwell form, while Penway would go well based on his spring form, but he seems to have lost his way, including in blinkers last time. Perianth's overall form makes makes him very competitive and he is trying a new trip today, and Swords still sees to retain enough ability to be competitive in this grade. Finally, a return to spring form gives White Star Magic a shout but the others need to find some improvement, although a look at the betting might yet reveal more. Overall, though, we will stick with Sound And Vision.
Harare 13-2 (9-4) Dwelt, soon with leaders, led until headed over 1f out, faded, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Mungo Jerry (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (6) pol.
Velocitas 2-1fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, chased leaders over 1f out, switched right and stayed on, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Fantasy Crusader (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol in Oct.
Alcott (FR) 8-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well, 4th of 14, 6l behind Kentucky Bullet (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f stk (7) fbs in Nov.
Doughty 10-1 (8-4) Swerved right start, held up, headway approaching final furlong, kept on, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Preskani (9-4) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs.
Perianth (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Mill By The Stream (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo sll (G4) pol in Jan.
Sound And Vision (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 9l behind Amorist (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs.
Swords 5-2 (8-13) Raced wide, held up in rear, headway halfway, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 3rd of 8, 15l behind High Frequency (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn clm (7) fbs.
White Star Magic 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 6l behind Super Dominion (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol.
