held up in rear, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders
chased leader, ridden halfway, switched right approaching final furlong, stayed on
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along before halfway, edged left and weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on lead inside final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Another tough race to call for punters but WAFFLE looks to be the most solid option, while there is little to choose between Anglezarke and Rievaulx World in the battle for the minor honours. Waffle has earned top rating here courtesy of a couple of excellent efforts in defeat when runner-up in both a more competitive handicap than this and a Group 3 last backend. His form with Amour Propre in the latter race suggests that he really is the best of this lot and at the weights he is the pick. Those wanting to pick holes in his make-up would point to the fact that he is unproven on fast ground, but his sire won on it a couple of times and hopefully he will not be inconvenienced. Anglezarke and Rievaulx World have both finished further adrift of Amour Propre and so look to have a bit to find with the selection. Of that pair Rievaulx World is preferred on account on today's ground and he should go very well. Thunderous Mood might find this a bit quick for him underfoot, but is otherwise much respected with a Group 3 placed run under his belt. Aldermoor has fast ground form but needs to improve plenty to trouble the selection, Waffle, who might just go on and on to better things.
Aldermoor (USA) 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Dark Mischief (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
Brenin Taran 5-1 (8-10) Mid-division until ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 12l behind Master Of Disguise (8-10) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Fault 25-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Doctor Parkes (8-7) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Rievaulx World 66-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4l behind Amour Propre (8-7) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Thunderous Mood (USA) (8-11) 2nd of 8, 1l behind Triple Aspect (8-11) at Chantilly(FR) 5f stk gd in Sep.
Waffle (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked winner stand side duo, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, closed on winner near finish, just held, 2nd of 19, nk behind Amour Propre (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo stks G3 (1) gs in Oct.
Anglezarke (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Prominent centre group, effort over 1f out, no extra one pace final furlong, 4th of 19, 4l behind Amour Propre (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo stks G3 (1) gs in Oct.
City Dancer (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Dwelt, towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Doctor Parkes (8-7) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
