took keen hold in last trio, steadied off heels after 1f, hung left well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well
took keen hold, chased leaders, going well 2f out, led just over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably, (hand timed)
led, headed 2f out, chased chased leader until hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in last trio, effort on inside and hung left over 1f out, staying on same pace and no chance when hampered and snatched up final 100 yards
in touch, headway on inside 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, well held when lost 2nd last strides
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
wide and held up in last trio, hung left over 1f out, staying on same pace and no chance when hung left hampered and stumbled final 100 yards
in touch, hard ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, ridden and stayed on on outside from over 1f out, went 2nd last strides, no chance with winner
MEDAILLE D'OR has shown gradual improvement in three starts in maiden company culminating with a third to Rasheed over a mile at Kempton. Today's longer trip should bring out the best in Michael Jarvis' filly now handicapping for the first time. Sky Diamond's most recent win came over the extended mile at Wolverhampton and he may be capable of better over this longer distance but Skeleton will need to step up on her latest effort if she's to figure. Diverting makes her handicap debut and there should be more to come from her.
George Woolf 11-2 (8-8) Led, jinked right and hit rail over 2f out, soon headed, lost place approaching final furlong, last of 4, 14l behind Byrony (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Medaille D'or 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well, never able to challenge, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Rasheed (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Sky Diamond (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Led early, chased leader until outpaced over 1f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, 3rd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Sammy Alexander (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Skeleton (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and hung left over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Roi Du Boeuf (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Bodie 66-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 10, 9l behind Towering Storm (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Nov.
Diverting 14-1 (8-12) Pushed along in mid-division, lost place over 2f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Energizing (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Moorland Boy 13-2 (9-5) Took keen hold and prominent, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on to well held 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Appyjack (8-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Polly Holder (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Held up in 5th, ridden over 3f out, edged left and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Investment World (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Ad Vitam (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Led until over 5f out, stayed close up until ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace after, 4th of 5, 5l behind Better Self (7-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo clm stks (6) pol.
