led, steady pace, quickened halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, never on terms
prominent early, soon towards rear,a never dangerous
tracked leader, under pressure over 3f out, led over 1f out, driven clear
in touch, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, ridden and effort well over 1f out, soon chasing winner and one pace
tracked leader, lost place over 2f out
Master of handicappers Mr Prescott has worked wonders with Master Of Arts and it would be no surprise to see the horse win again; Kafuu and Tilapia are probably the main threats. Five wins in a row for this son of Swain and the authority that he displayed when winning last time suggests that it could easily be six. He is unlikely to be a great price for his first crack at this track but there appears no reason why he won't win again. Kafuu also looks progressive and the cheek-pieces worked well last time; he is the obvious danger to the selection and it will be interesting to see if there is suppost once again for this horse who had been disqualified for a banned substance as a youngster. Tilapia used to be with Sir Mark Prescott so he should know where he stands with him, especially as he hasn't flourished for Gay Kellaway although this drop in trip will suit. Kinnego Bay is unexposed and we haven't seen the best of him yet. Neardown Beauty hasn't been able to challenge recently but he may find this company easier today, however so may Master Of Arts and he can complete the six-timer.
Kafuu (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Always prominent, led over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Woodcote Place (9-9) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Always in rear, never troubled leaders, last of 7, 5l behind Mr Aviator (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Mar.
Tilapia (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 10, 31l behind Goodwood Starlight (9-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Master of Arts (USA) 4-6fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, in command over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m stk 0-90 (3) pol beating Hazzard County (9-3) by 4 1/2l, 5 ran.
Killena Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 7l behind Troubadour (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Oct.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led until over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 8l behind Cape Hawk (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Kinnego Bay (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Harald Bluetooth (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
