towards rear, midfield 2f out when pushed, ridden inside final furlong, could not get competitive
close-up, pushed 2f out when 3rd, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on one place
prominent, pushed 2f out, ridden before final furlong, stayed on gamely behind comfortable winner
midfield, pushed after 3f out, some headway 2f out, hit front entering final furlong, stayed on strongly
towards rear, never nearer
towards rear, pushed 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, finishing fast
mid-division, pushed after 2f out, ridden entering final furlong and every chance, failed to quicken
broke well and soon led, pushed before 2f out, headed before final furlong and soon beaten
slowly away, in rear, pushed before 2f out, made no impression
midfield, nudged before 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, could not quicken
broke well, tracked leader, pushed before 2f out when 2nd, soon ridden and led briefly, headed entering final furlong, stayed on one pace
Deftera Lad is 2-26 with both victories coming here. He's 7lb higher than his last victory but has continued to run well. SOVEREIGN BEAUTY made a successful debut at Goodwood in June last year but suffered in the ratings. She'd dropped to a fair mark at Salisbury last time and was only beaten a neck so is taken to get back on the winning trail. Sfumato scored from a 1lb higher mark here last summer while Kyllachy Dragon was racing from an 18lb higher mark at this time a year ago and the in-form Tom Marquand has been booked.
Sarah's Verse 200-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, no impression from over 2f out, 6th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Tawreed (9-0) at Kempton 1m fll stks (5) pol in Sep.
Sfumato 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon hampered, always well behind, 12th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Puchita (9-5) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Kyllachy Dragon (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Slight bump after 1f, raced out wide towards rear, behind final 2f, last of 10, 17l behind Kraka (9-6) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Sovereign Beauty (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind The King's Steed (9-3) at Salisbury 7f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Waqaas 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, no impression final 2f, 12th of 13, 22 1/4l behind Mini Milk (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
No Diggity (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 12, 17 3/4l behind Aramis Grey (9-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Deftera Lad (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 6 1/4l behind My Lady Claire (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Princess Mayson (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Towards rear, some late minor headway, never involved, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Frow (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Imhotep 28-1 (8-13) In touch in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Bartat (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Dors Toyboy (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Went right start, raced wide close up, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Swanton Blue (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
The Red Witch 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear centre, ridden halfway, headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Red Bravo (9-5) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
