held up in rear, driven and beaten 2f out, never a factor
held up in last trio, never involved
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong
held up in last trio, steady headway on wide outside over 2f out, quickened to challenge and hung left inside final furlong, soon led, stayed on
in touch, headway over 3f out, chasing leaders and switched left over 2f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, soon headed and kept on
chased leader, led approaching final 3f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon ridden chasing leaders, weakened inside final furlong
in touch on inside, ridden and hung left from 2f out, hung left and no impression final furlong
led until approaching final 3f, weakened quickly 2f out, behind and eased over 1f out
steadied start, held up, switched left and driven 2f out, never involved
chased leading pair, 2nd well over 2f out, challenged in 2nd 2f out, soon every chance, ridden over 1f out, keeping on same pace in 4th when hampered inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after
held up in mid-division on inside, headway over 3f out, soon switched right, chased leaders 2f out, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, keeping on same pace in 3rd when hampered inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, no progress
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden chasing leaders 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
in touch in mid-division, pushed along and edging left over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside under pressure and hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
in touch, pushed along 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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A very tricky start for punters as experienced handicappers are taken on by several less-exposed types. Mahsoob falls into the latter category having won his only start at Kempton in November. A couple of subsequent winners came out of that race and he is probably fairly treated on his handicap debut, though has a wide draw to overcome. NANCY FROM NAIROBI only won a Windsor maiden in August but wasn't disgraced in either the Musidora or the Ribblesdale last summer which suggests she could be well treated off a mark of 89. Her stable has started the Turf campaign strongly so she gets a tentative vote though Gaelic Silver, Viewpoint and Jack Of Diamonds are all fit from the all-weather and can't be ignored. Gone Viral is another to consider while Lunasea should have more to offer this year. Qanan did well last season and could also get involved on his reappearance.
Dominandros (FR) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, driven to challenge over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, never a threat, 4th of 10, 4l behind John Reel (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcap (2) pol in Jan.
Smoky Hill (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced and reminders over 6f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 22l behind Windshear (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f stks (2) gs in Mar.
Qanan 12-1 (9-5) With leader, led well over 2f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Pasaka Boy (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Mahsoob 11-8 (9-5) Held up in touch, switched left and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Kempton 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Nov beating Razor Wind (9-5) by 1l, 13 ran.
Nancy From Nairobi 33-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, led 6f out until 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 7l behind Grandeur (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2f Listed stks (1) gd in Sep.
Sound Advice 25-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 12l behind Docs Legacy (8-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (2) in Nov.
Lunasea (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, driven to over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov beating Steppe Daughter (9-0) by 1l, 12 ran.
General Brook (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along and weakened final furlong, 20th of 21, 32l behind Chatez (9-10) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Highland Duke (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway inside final furlong, never involved, 10th of 12, 6l behind Miss Buckshot (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Balmoral Castle 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, lost place towards finish, 5th of 12, 4l behind Starwatch (9-10) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep.
Automated 6-1 (8-13) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 33l behind Qanan (9-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Field Of Fame 12-1 (9-5) Soon led, hard driven over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Oct '13 beating Black Schnapps (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Viewpoint (IRE) 15-2fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, held when lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 18, 1l behind Mica Mika (8-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Polar Eyes 12-1 (8-5) Awkward start, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 13, 11l behind Open Eagle (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Nov.
Gone Viral (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Mica Mika (8-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Franco's Secret 13-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, keeping on same pace when badly hampered on rail well over 1f out, no threat after, 9th of 12, 5l behind Miss Buckshot (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Jack Of Diamonds (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, last of 8, 6l behind Tryster (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol.
Gaelic Silver (FR) 50-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Tryster (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol.
Highland Castle 10-1 (9-11) Raced far side, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat, 4th of 11, 7l behind Inspector Norse (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Inspector Norse 8-1 (9-3) Chased leader until pushed along 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Latin Charm (8-10) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Oct.