held up, headway approaching 3 out ridden approaching 2 out every chance from last, kept on
led 2nd until 5th, prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders effort 3 out, one pace from next
held up towards rear, ran out 6th
led until 2nd, chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace after
held up in touch, pecked first, ridden approaching 7th weakened before 3 out
in touch headway 4th, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, rallied to lead flat, driven out
held up, headway approaching 3 out, led and went left 2 out, headed soon after last, kept on
chased leaders, led 5th ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders until 5th, soon behind
Smart Tiger makes more appeal than stablemate Kyathos in the finale, with Breaking Ball and Fleur Babe the only others to consider. Milton Harris holds the key to this contest, and the market is likely to reveal that Smart Tiger will be the more preferred of his pair. With the able Johnny Farrelly on board, the five-year-old will get the strong ride that he needs, as he has his own mind about the game sometimes. Successful in selling company here the time before last, he has little to beat and although not too reliable, has the form to deliver today at least. Like the selection, Kyathos is also German-bred, and won on fast ground on the Flat. His form is distinctly moderate as well, but he can fill one of the places. Irish bumper winner Breaking Ball has been off for two years, and Fleur Babe has only had three career outings, but both hail from stables that will place them to good effect in time. Smart Tiger is not that smart, but should be good enough here.
Smart Tiger (GER) 5-2fav (11-9) Held up, headway after 8th, hit 3 out, led going well 2 out, headed last, found little, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Menelaus (11-2) at Towcester 2m 5f nov sll hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Handy Ben (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Always behind, 12th of 14, well behind Ricardo's Chance (11-4) at Worcester 3m cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Miss Midnight 25-1 (10-7) Held up in rear when pulled up at the 5th in race won by Scotland Yard (10-9) at Wincanton 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf, 9 ran.
Slavedriver 125-1 (11-1) In rear, never a factor, 11th of 15, well behind Wyldello (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Massini Sunset (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) With leader until led 7th, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 5th of 8, 27l behind Gustavo (11-1) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Breaking Ball (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) In touch, ridden and weakened 2 out, 10th of 17, 35l behind Aleemdar (10-4) at Cartmel 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (G) gd in May '05.
Kyathos (GER) 4-1 (9-13) Held up, headway 5th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, kept on one pace to chase clear winner last, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Native Daisy (11-12) at Hereford 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Fleur Babe 100-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, never a danger, 6th of 12, well behind Back Among Friends (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
