mid-division, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened, eased flat
held up towards rear, headway after 2 out, soon ridden, one pace from last
held up towards rear, steady headway after 2 out, ridden to chase leading pair approaching last, kept on
mid-division, hampered 5th, hit 7th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, lost place 7th, ridden and headway after 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to chase winner approaching last, every chance flat, no extra close home
mid-division, smooth headway from 2 out to lead before last, kept on gamely, driven out
ran in snatches, behind, not fluent 2 out, soon driven and headway, weakened last
mid-division until lost place 8th, soon well behind
chased leader, mistake 2nd, left in lead 5th, headed after next, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, hampered 5th, ridden after 2 out, gradually faded
in touch, led 7th until after 2 out, weakening when mistake last
held up towards rear, headway 6th, ridden and weakened after 2 out
led until fell 5th
always behind
chased leaders, hampered 5th, ridden after 2 out, held when hit last
behind, struggling and lost touch 2 out, stayed on again from last
held up towards rear, headway after 9th, ridden after 2 out, stayed on
chased leader, hampered 5th, led after 6th until next, ridden and weakened after 2 out
mid-division, ridden and headway after 2 out, kept on same pace from last
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before last
held up towards rear, headway 7th, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out
Kadoun, Millenium Royal, Adamant Approach and Monolith are the four to concentrate on here and the vote is given to Kadoun. The selection won this race last year and despite being well beaten last time at Leopardstown it is worth pointing out that he had disappointing in the build-up to this race last year before going on to score. He finished behind Adamant Approach last time but he has clearly been primed for this race, he has AP McCoy as his pilot and he will be suited by the drying ground so he has rock solid claims. Adamant Approach is an obvious danger as he won well last time and he has run well here in the past. However, he is in the twilight of his career and he is high enough in the weights so he although he has claims, he may have to settle for a place return. Millenium Royal was a Grade 1 winner in France and he scored when returning from a break at Haydock last time getting the better of Hirvine. However, all his wins have come on really testing ground and for that reason he is opposed. Monolith finished well down the field behind Millenium Royal last time but he was returning from a break that day and he will be seen to better effect on this more suitable ground. Rhinestone Cowboy was also well beaten in that Haydock race and he hasn't won now for three years so he is not the force that he once was and he is readily opposed. Material World remains relatively lightly-raced for a 9-year-old and her best form would give her a chance today. However, there is plenty to like about Kadoun and we think he will take plenty of beating.
Millenium Royal (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, driven out, won at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb beating Hirvine (9-11) by 2l, 20 ran.
Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, no impression, 5th of 20, 19l behind Millenium Royal (11-5) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
Adamant Approach (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, 7th after 2 out, close 4th last, soon challenged, stayed on well to lead near finish, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl hvy in Jan beating Artiste Bay (9-5) by a hd, 27 ran.
Kadoun (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Towards rear, stayed on from 2 out, 10th of 27, 17l behind Adamant Approach (11-1) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl hvy in Jan.
Refinement (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Not fluent and ran in snatches, chased winner throughout, always held, 2nd of 5, 14l behind United (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 4f hdl Grd 2 (1) sft in Feb.
Material World 9-4 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 6, 22l behind Labelthou (11-1) at Haydock 2m 7f hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Oscar Park (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) In touch, hit 5th, led 7th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, gradually faded, 13th of 16, 16l behind Taranis (10-3) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Attorney General (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Mid-division, raced wide, close order 7th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 8th of 11, 18l behind Rowley Hill (10-1) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan.
His Nibs (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) In touch, weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Karanja (11-1) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Nov, 21 ran.
Hirvine (FR) 25-1 (9-11) Chased leader, led after 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, mistake last, kept on under pressure, always held, 2nd of 20, 2l behind Millenium Royal (11-5) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
Monolith 8-1 (10-2) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 8th of 20, 24l behind Millenium Royal (11-5) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
Freetown (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Held up in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 10, 17l behind Just Beth (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan.
Magnifico (FR) 11-2 (9-13) Mid-division, took closer order 5th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 10th of 11, 26l behind Rowley Hill (10-1) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan.
Rowley Hill 13-2jt-fav (10-2) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 18th of 20, well behind Millenium Royal (11-5) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
Cloudy Bays (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Soon led, headed 7th, remained close up, 3rd approaching 2 out, weakened straight, 8th of 27, 12l behind Adamant Approach (11-1) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl hvy in Jan.
Arrayou (FR) 66-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon dropped to rear, never a danger after, 12th of 16, 16l behind Taranis (10-3) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Desert Tommy 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 7th, 10th of 11, well behind Dark Corner (10-3) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Jan.
Just Beth 10-1 (10-9) Prominent, tracked leaders 6th, led well before last, narrowly headed approaching last, rallied gamely to regain lead flat, driven out, won at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan beating Ladalko (11-11) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Jockser (IRE) 4-1fav (9-13) Always towards rear, 10th of 16, 33l behind Material World (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Dec.
Mistanoora 14-1 (10-2) Held up mid-division, lost place 7th, 16th of 20, well behind Millenium Royal (11-5) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
The Last Cast 11-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 11, 11l behind Dark Corner (10-3) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Jan.
Ostfanni (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division until weakened after 3 out, 13th of 16, 44l behind Material World (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Dec.
Nirvana Du Bourg (FR) 4-1 (9-10) Held up mid-division, closer order 7th, one pace 2 out, 5th of 11, 7l behind Rowley Hill (10-1) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan.
Julius Caesar 33-1 (10-0) Behind when blundered 3rd, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Millenium Royal (11-5) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb, 20 ran.
