steadied start, held up in rear, headway going well 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, ridden out
held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
steadied start, in rear, late headway over 1f out, never threaten leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
always towards rear, never on terms
led 1f, tracked leader afterwards, led again over 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, not trouble leaders
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 6f out, effort again 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, not pace of winner
A tricky end to the days racing can go the way of Storm Of Arabia at the main expense of Sovietta, Wee Charlie Castle and Khanjar. Walter Swinburn has his stable in fine form and with jockey Adam Kirby riding well, that partnership looks the one to be on. He swooped late on to win last time out at Lingfield and could well be ahead of the handicapper due to that style of racing. The main danger could come from Wee Charlie Castle who bounced back to form last time out over course and distance after a poor effort previously, and if in the same mood will go close. Another to note could be Sovietta who has been in good form of late, although like the selection he could need luck in running. Khanjar is consistent if unspectacular so could gain some place money. In what looks a fairly tricky race then, Storm of Arabia gets the nod.
Magic Amigo 20-1 (9-5) Started slowly, behind, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 7l behind Jordan's Light (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Storm of Arabia (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-2) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, all out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Siena Star (9-5) by a nk, 10 ran.
Wee Charlie Castle (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, strong headway to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov beating Serramanna (9-3) by 1l, 14 ran.
Khanjar (USA) 9-4jt-fav (9-6) Prominent, led after 3f, headed 1f out, faded, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Cool Isle (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (6) pol in Nov.
Sovietta (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Leicester 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in May beating Star Rising (8-7) by a nk, 15 ran.
Escoffier 20-1 (9-2) Led 2f, tracked leader afterwards, led again over 2f out, swished tail repeatedly, stayed on under pressure final furlong, all out, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov beating Boppys Pride (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Lady Pilot 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear on inside, effort over 1f out, kept on, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bronze Star (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f fll hcp (6) pol.
Easy Laughter (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakened 3f out, 10th of 16, 14l behind Augustine (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (6) gs in Apr.
