raced centre, hampered start, always behind
raced centre, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on well
raced centre, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, led and overall leader, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
went right start, raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon faded
raced centre, went right start, in touch, weakened halfway
raced stands side, outpaced, never a factor
raced stands side, broke well, pulled hard, soon steadied, never dangerous
raced stands side, held up, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace
raced centre, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced centre, held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced centre, slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, led just over 1f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, no extra
raced centre, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
raced centre, held up mid-division, ridden halfway, short of room over 1f out, stayed on strongly
made all stands side group, every chance entering final furlong, kept on, no chance with centre group
raced stands side, held up, ridden to chase leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, chased leaders to halfway
raced stands side, held up, never dangerous
raced centre, in touch, weakened quickly halfway, eased over 1f out
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
raced stands side, tracked leaders, effort halfway, soon one pace
Majestic Missile has an obvious chance at the weights and, provided that he is fit enough for his return, he may be good enough to win what looks an ultra-competitive renewal with Tax Free and Moss Vale rated the main dangers. The selection lacks a run this term but William Haggas has his string in good form so lack of a run need not be of any great concern and at the weights, he looks worth supporting. Eric Alston's Reverence has a progressive profile and has to be respected, although this represents a step up in class. Richard Hannon's string could hardly be in better form right now so Boogie Street is worthy of a mention along with Patavellian, although Roger Charlton's gelding may need a run or two to put him spot on. David Barker's Celtic Mill had a decent season last term and is another with claims if fit enough. David Nicholls-trained runners always warrant respect in sprints and his representatives here Tax Free and Moss Vale are no exceptions but Majestic Missile holds solid claims and he gets the vote.
The Trader (IRE) 22-1 (9-11) In rear, headway over 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Avonbridge (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
The Tatling (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Raced stands side, held up, some headway over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 17, 7l behind Paradise Isle (8-13) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Baltic King 13-2 (9-4) Raced stands side, in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Paradise Isle (8-13) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Beckermet (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Led, headed 2f out, hampered when weakening approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 16l behind Welsh Emperor (9-13) at Thirsk 6f stk (3) gd in Apr.
Boogie Street 7-2jt-fav (9-1) Made all, quickened clear 1f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 5f lst stk (1) gd in Sept beating Corridor Creeper (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Captain Hurricane 25-1 (9-2) Went right start, chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, last of 13, 40l behind Les Arcs (9-2) at Redcar 6f lst stk (1) sft in Mar.
Celtic Mill 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Nov beating Yomalo (9-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Corridor Creeper (FR) 11-1 (9-3) Made most, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace and just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Green Manalishi (8-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Apr.
Majestic Missile (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Held up in touch, 3rd over 1f out, one pace, 9th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Avonbridge (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
Moss Vale (IRE) 5-1co-fav (8-12) Reared start, held up in touch, switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Welsh Emperor (8-12) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Nota Bene 6-1 (9-4) Pressed leaders on outside, ridden and weakened quickly approaching final furlong, 12th of 13, 8l behind Green Manalishi (8-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Apr.
Patavellian (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Headway to join winner halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Welsh Emperor (8-12) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Pivotal Flame 14-1 (9-4) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 2l behind Paradise Isle (8-13) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Pivotal Point 33-1 (9-5) Raced far side, led until halfway, weakened well over 1f out, last of 19, 15l behind Pastoral Pursuits (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul.
Reverence 1-2fav (9-4) Soon with leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Nottingham 5f stk (4) sft in Apr beating Bahamian Pirate (9-1) by 2l, 9 ran.
Tax Free (IRE) 9-4fav (8-9) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, regained lead, kept on gamely, won at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug beating Intrepid Jack (8-8) by a nk, 20 ran.
Texas Gold 50-1 (9-11) Mid-division, never nearer, 11th of 17, 5l behind Avonbridge (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
Paradise Isle 14-1 (8-13) Made all far side and overall leader, just held on, won at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Apr beating Les Arcs (9-8) by a shd, 17 ran.
Slip Dance (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) in touch, short of room 3f out, one pace, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Obe Gold (9-1) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Classic Encounter (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 4l behind Hunter Street (8-12) at Salisbury 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Oct.
Dandy Man (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders on stand's side, improved to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Moon Unit (9-9) at Naas 5f lst stk (1) gs in Apr.
Tabaret 7-2jt-fav (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed when weakening inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Curtail (8-11) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
Treasure Cay 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, hard ridden and ran on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Green Manalishi (8-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Apr.
