rearing in stalls, dwelt, raced wide in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
never better than mid-division
towards rear, ridden and switched left 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
never better than mid-division
dwelt, outpaced
held up in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, switched left 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
always struggling in rear, reminders after 3f
chased winner throughout, ridden 2f out, no impression
made all, unchallenged, ridden and ran on
in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer
MOYNAHAN and Hurricane Spirit represent our pair against the field here with narrow preference for the first named. Our selection was sixth in the guineas as a three-year-old before things went awry, however he showed a deal more last time when looking an unlucky loser off this mark. It's true he's not actually won a handicap yet but this may be the day for Paul Cole's charge with Fallon booked to ride. Hurricane Spirit is also worthy of respect with Jamie Spencer an eye-catching booking aboard John Best's horse. He attracted support before taking fifth over seven furlongs last time and should improve upon that now upped to a mile; his last win came over course and distance and he's fairly treated off just 3lbs higher. Desert Kiss is well-drawn for one who can make the running and with Walter Swinburn's runners in good form he's respected off the same mark that saw him go close on turf last time, whilst The Which Doctor should've come on for his return and could take a hand if they go a good pace. Mac's Power can't be ruled out as there could yet be more to come and he ran well here behind Penitent when last seen. James Fanshawe's inmate is preferred to Alfresco of those at prices, but our selection remains Moynahan.
Woodcote Place 14-1 (9-13) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 18, 11l behind Marajaa (9-8) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Orchard Supreme 8-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 9l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Moynahan (USA) 9-2 (8-10) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Arachnophobia (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, under pressure halfway, headway over 2f out, never on terms, last of 13, 15l behind Spirit Of Sharjah (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Apr.
Phoenix Ice (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) 9th of 14, 6l behind Slam Dunk (9-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct '08.
The Which Doctor 10-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, 7th of 10, 6l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Desert Kiss 16-1 (8-1) Led, edged right well over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, not quicken, 5th of 23, 2 1/2l behind Brunston (8-2) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Mac's Power (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Led early, tracked leaders, raced keenly, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Penitent (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Sep.
Grand Vizier (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Pushed along towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 6l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
The Kyllachy Kid 14-1 (9-4) Raced far side, led group, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 10l behind Guilded Warrior (9-3) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
Den's Gift (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 4l behind Highly Regal (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Hurricane Spirit (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Raced wide, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Jake The Snake (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Ilie Nastase (FR) 14-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up last, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4l behind Crown Choice (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Alfresco 11-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, took keen hold and soon in mid-division, kept on into 3rd over 1f out, never any chance with easy winner, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Beat The Bell (9-3) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
