behind, ridden and headway when switched right over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon weakened and eased
always towards rear
with leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden when not clear run over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, all out
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, not clear run and switched right inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon outpaced
always towards rear
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
behind, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish
in touch, lost place over 4f out, soon behind, eased final 2f
led to over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, soon eased
behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
A chance is taken with Kamanda Laugh, who is just preferred over Oasis Star and Chateau Nicol, who have fair chances from good draws. Zilch and Balavista would also have been given a big build up but have it all to do from their wide positions in the stalls. Another that could figure strongly is Little Good Bay, who has claims on the pick of his efforts from last term. However, he failed to sparkle in Dubai last time and now has something to prove. Chateau Nicol has proved versatile for Brendan Powell and has been a profitable horse for each-way punters to follow. He has the assistance of Kieren Fallon this afternoon and should not be far away if he can stay out of trouble. Similar comments apply to Oasis Star, who had the likes of Glaramara and Sew'n'so Character behind him when he won at this meeting last year. He suffered with the handicapper as a result and found life tough towards the back-end of last term. Still, he is only lightly raced and could have more to offer from a mark 2lb higher than for his last win. However, we have yet to see the best of Kamanda Laugh, who is suited to this trip, will be sharper for his seasonal reappearance and hails from a yard that have farmed winners at this meeting over the years.
Zilch 13-2 Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 7f hcp sft in Apr beating Young Mr Grace by a nk, 10 ran.
Little Good Bay 16-1 Chased leaders; ridden & weakened from halfway, last of 13, 36l behind Jack Sullivan at Nad Al Sheba 1m stk gd in Mar.
Lago d'Orta (IRE) 20-1 Slowly into stride, came stand side, mid-division, pushed along 5f out, soon lost place, switched right 3f out, soon beaten, last of 22, 17l behind Kamanda Laugh at Newmarket 1m hcp (C1) sft in Oct.
Due Respect (IRE) 20-1 Mid-division, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 27, 3/4l behind Victram at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Mar.
Cardinal Venture (IRE) 40-1 Led stand side group to halfway, chased leaders until lost place 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 22, 12l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Glaramara 25-1 Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 20th of 30, 9l behind Indian Trail at Newmarket 6f hcp gf in Apr.
Oasis Star (IRE) 8-1 In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 17, 6l behind Jedburgh at Newmarket 7f hcp gf in Apr.
Sew'n'so Character (IRE) 10-1 Held up mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, not quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Momtic at Sandown 1m hcp gs in Apr.
Chateau Nicol 7-1 Behind, ridden 3f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Flying Bantam at Pontefract 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Kamanda Laugh 8-1 Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 22, 6l behind Barathea Dreams at Doncaster 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Lake Garda 33-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 6l behind Flying Bantam at Pontefract 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Denver (IRE) 8-1 Close up to over 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4l behind Eccentric at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (C1) pol in Jan.
Majorca 28-1 Always behind, 18th of 19, 48l behind Fine Silver at Newbury 1m hcp gs in Apr.
Balavista (USA) 6-1 Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, nk behind Polar Magic at Southwell 7f hcp gs in Apr.
Sawwaah (IRE) 11-1 Held up towards rear, ridden and headway on inner 3f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 12, 9l behind King Harson at Thirsk 7f hcp gs in Apr.
Mrs Moh (IRE) 14-1 Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 10l behind Nero's Return at Pontefract 1m hcp gs in Mar.
Vicious Knight 11-1 Held up, effort 3f out, hung right under pressure and no extra final 2f, 7th of 14, 16l behind Sangiovese at Newbury 1m ldy rds hcp (D2) sft in Oct.
Everest (IRE) 20-1 Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 13th of 14, 10l behind Little Jimbob at Musselburgh 1m hcp gf in Apr.
