ducked left start, led until 5th, led again 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, lost 2nd run-in
mid-division until weakened approaching 3 out
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, led soon after 2 out, soon ridden, ran on well
chased leaders, led approaching 5th, headed and mistake 3 out, gradually faded
hampered start, tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
mistake 3rd, always behind, tailed off
behind, lot to do after 5th, stayed on strongly from 3 out, went 4th approaching last, nearest finish
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd run-in
always behind, tailed off
A big field contest in the last but the three to look out for are The Composer, Shannnon Springs and Artipeuil with the vote going to the last named. The selection comes form a top yard that are in top form at present. The horse has only had two runs in this country and has shown form on both occassions most laterly when third to Ornais at Exeter. If repeating that form he will prove difficult to beat. The Composer will be his biggest danger having run well to finished second on both his outings last season. He may want for fitness though having his first run but is worth noting in the betting market. Shannon Springs looks a bigger danger as he has run well on both runs this season. His recent second to Hawridge Star at Chepstow was a good run as the winner looks special so is one to note. But for the winner we return Artipeuil.
Artipreuil (FR) 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to go 3rd approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 14, 40l behind Ornais (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Darizan (IRE) Darazari gelding, half-brother to winning Irish pointers Dead Level & Wrinkle Rose.
Petit Lord (FR) (10-3) 3rd of 8, more than 5l behind Good Spirit (10-7) at Toulouse 2m 1f hdl gd in May.
Shannon Springs (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 4th, ridden to chase winner 2 out, switched left approaching last, no impression, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Hawridge Star (11-0) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Ted Moss Supreme Leader gelding out of winning chaser Carlingford Gale.
The Composer 8-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders throughout, ridden 2 out, every chance last, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Traprain (10-5) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Tua (NZ) 100-1 (10-12) Took keen hold in rear, headway approaching 7th, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 16, 42l behind Bradley Boy (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Wazalino 66-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden after 4th, headway after next, kept on same pace from 3 out, 6th of 16, 22l behind Beau Michel (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
