led 2f, tracked leader afterwards to over 3f out, stayed prominent until weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, one pace and lost 3rd near finish
held up in touch, quickened to lead on outside 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, pushed out
tracked leader to over 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily over 1f out, not reached leaders
held up in rear, headway on inside to chase leaders 2f out, effort over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
raced keenly behind, headway over 1f out, not pace to challenge, kept on to take 3rd near finish
held up, headway to chase leader over 3f out, lost 2nd 2f out, soon one pace and weakened inside final furlong
RYEDALE OVATION can get the better of Gazboolou and Highly Regal in the nightcap. The selection makes plenty of appeal as he won well over 7f here last time when he beat a fair benchmark in Ravi River. He won comfortably that day, he has a good draw this evening and with this extra furlong in his favour he looks the one to beat. Gazboolou chased home Hawaana last time so if he goes well in the previous race then that will give the form a big boost. Highly Regal has been in good form and he only finished a head behind Gazboolou here last time. On these terms there should be very little between the pair of them again tonight. Red Rudy has been in decent form and the yard are shrewd so a watching brief on the market is advised. However, we prefer the claims of Ryedale Ovation who won in such convincing fashion last time.
Mujood 33-1 (9-5) Prominent, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 17l behind Kal Barg (9-2) at Haydock 1m hcap (3) gf in Sep.
Gazboolou 11-2 (9-2) Took keen hold, tracking leaders, stayed on to challenge for 2nd inside final furlong, took 2nd last stride, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Hawaana (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Highly Regal (IRE) 13-8fav (9-1) Chased leaders, effort on inside and ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd last stride, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Hawaana (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Dubburg (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, held up and always in rear, 11th of 13, 14l behind It's A Dream (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Lopinot (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Solent Ridge (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Ryedale Ovation (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up in 5th, closed on leaders on inside going well over 2f out, led inside final 2f, soon pushed clear, comfortably, won at Kempton 7f clm stks (6) pol beating Ravi River (9-9) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Red Rudy 7-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Smokey Rye (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app clm stks (6) pol in Mar.
Upstairs 4-1 (7-13) Steadied start, settled in rear, steady headway on inside from over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Distinctly Game (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcap (5) pol in Jan.
Forced Opinion (USA) 66-1 (9-13) Always in rear, last of 6, 14l behind Muraweg (8-10) at Lingfield 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Mar.
