in rear, effort when short of room over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, driven and one pace final 2f
tracked leaders, challeneged over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in rear, never troubled leaders
held up, headway 5f out, lost place over 1f out
tracked leaders, driven and kept on final 2f
slowly into stride and behind, beaten when hampered over 1f out
prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, short of room over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent and keen, driven and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
with leader, led 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon driven and no impression
chased leaders, short of room over 2f out, soon one pace
held up, beaten when hampered over 1f out
led headed 6f out, rallying when short of room over 2f out, soon no extra
in rear and keen, never dangerous
held up, mid-division, headway over 4f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
Nonrunner
PLANETARY MOTION nestles snugly at the foot of the weights and appeals as a likely type. Dangers may include Jeer and Folio. Mark Johnston's colt stands out in this field as one of the few that's capable of significant progression. He has had just four starts and has won the last two of them in convincing fashion although he still has to prove that he can reproduce that form on grass. He's also been allowed the run of the race the last twice so there are reasons enough to oppose him but we'll give him the chance to prove himself to be a decent sort. Jeer is having his first run for a new yard and isn't too badly treated on the best of his form. His connections are shrewd and are sure to get a win or two out of him somewhere down the line; the market could prove useful. Folio is handicapped more or less up to the hilt now but he comes into the race in fine form and has conditions to suit so it would be no surprise to see him go well. Aviso has dropped a long way in the weights and may appreciate the return to racing on turf whilst Tres Froide has a promising apprentice booked for her British debut and is worth a cursory check. The vote, though, goes the way of Planetary Motion.
Buddhist Monk 12-1 (7-12) Steadied start, always in rear, never a factor, 17th of 19, 5l behind Night Crescendo (8-11) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Ellmau 10-1 (9-4) Awkward start leaving stalls, always in rear, never a factor, 13th of 14, 20l behind Confidentiality (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Veiled Applause 20-1 (9-10) Held up 5th, ridden and outpaced final 2f, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 12l behind Salute (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Jeer (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure well over 1f out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 15, 11l behind Expresso Star (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Aviso (GER) 25-1 (9-2) Took keen hold early, soon settled in 3rd place, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Soccerjackpot (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Kingsdale Orion (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 6l behind Spectait (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Daaweitza 8-1 (8-13) Behind, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 10l behind Shotley Mac (8-4) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Granston (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 9l behind Expresso Star (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct.
Can Can Star 11-1 (8-4) Steadied start, held up last, effort and 3rd over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Saltagioo (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Shady Gloom (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 10l behind Lost Soldier Three (9-10) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (3) gs in Sept.
Tourist 7-2 (8-10) Took keen hold, held up, hard ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 5th of 8, 4l behind Faithful Ruler (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Bowder Stone (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, soon in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Opera Prince (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Royal Flynn 12-1 (9-8) Slowly away, always behind, last of 6, 31l behind Amanda Carter (8-11) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Folio (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up in 5th, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out until no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Stand Guard (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Hurlingham 5-1 (9-3) Held up, effort over 3f, weakened over 1f, 6th of 7, 12l behind Tarkheena Prince (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Nov.
La Columbina 15-8fav (7-9) Held up, headway to lead 3f out, stayed on final furlong, ridden out, won at Newbury 1m 2f clm (4) gs in Aug beating North Parade (9-6) by a nk, 7 ran.
Planetary Motion (USA) 11-4 (8-10) Made all, steadied pace from over 8f out, quickened over 1f out, soon 2 lengths clear, ridden and edged right towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcap (4) pol in Feb beating Eton Fable (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Film Festival (USA) 9-1 (8-2) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f, last of 7, 12l behind Tarkheena Prince (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Nov.
Spring Jim 7-2jt-fav (8-8) Behind, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 12, 35l behind Ouninpohja (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Sept '05.
Tres Froide (FR) (9-2) won at Le Croise-Laroch 1m 1f in Nov beating Sacota (9-2) by 3l, 15 ran.
