behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, driven to lead 1f out, ran on well
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
behind, headway over 2f out, hung right and effort just over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, hung left throughout, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway halfway, led 3f out, soon headed, outpaced approaching final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, headway well over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on well under pressure
prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden halfway, soon lost place
held up, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort and hung right over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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Bankable can blitz this big field although Arthur's Edge, Alpes Maritimes and Novikov will form part of many short lists. Luca Cumani's charge was noted last term as being a likely improver for a winter on his back and having caught the eye at Newcastle and Ascot, an 8lb rise for that last success could be workable if he has strengthened up. Arthur's Edge has been kept busy over the winter on the all-weather. He was visually impressive when making all at Wolverhampton. Novikov had a bad day at the office at Windsor. Faster ground will suit. Alpes Maritimes had a few names called throughout last year. While he can hardly be called a reformed character, he appears to be a little more in love with the game these days. The Snatcher won well at Bath but consistency was never his strong suit in the past and this is a much hotter race. Red Somerset is likely to trade at bigger odds than his form suggests due to unfashionable connections. He is at his best on today's surface. Nice To Know has improved dramatically since joining Gary Moore and can be anticipated to run her race. Habshan is a regular in events of this nature and shouldn't be too far away. Lord Theo didn't do a lot wrong at Yarmouth last time out and appears helpfully handicapped at present. Ainama is watched in the market. Many plausible chances on paper but Bankable promises plenty this term and we think that he can get his campaign off to the best possible start here.
Alpes Maritimes 9-4fav (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Silver Pivotal (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Bankable (IRE) 5-2fav (8-11) Towards rear far side, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, hung left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in Sept beating Oceana Gold (8-10) by 1l, 18 ran.
Novikov 7-2fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, last of 12, 23l behind Look So (8-10) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Habshan (USA) 8-1 (9-8) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 2l behind Just Bond (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Heroes 22-1 (8-9) Always in rear, 15th of 17, 30l behind Lang Shining (8-11) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) sft.
The Snatcher (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon clear, pushed out, won at Bath 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Full Victory (9-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
Invention (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Chased winner early, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 9l behind Ace of Hearts (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 1f app hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Tastahil (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Reminders after start and soon prominent, lost place over 5f out, eased, last of 12, well behind Metaphoric (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr '07.
Red Somerset (USA) 15-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Look So (8-10) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Lord Theo 14-1 (8-6) Close up, chased leader over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed final 100 yards, rallied near finish, 2nd of 7, shd behind Mia's Boy (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Ainama (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on and every chance until no extra final furlong, 5th of 19, 3l behind Whenever (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Murrin (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind King's Ransom (9-1) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Kaballero (GER) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt and behind, headway on outer 4f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 17l behind Yakimov (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcap (4) fbs in Jun.
Jawaab (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Teodora Adivina (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Blue Java 12-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Purus (9-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Nov.
Bomber Command (USA) 11-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden and effort on inner 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 4l behind Markab (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Nice To Know (FR) 12-1 (8-9) In touch, hampered 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Cape Hawk (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Arthur's Edge 5-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, challenged from over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Chief Exec (9-1) by 2l, 8 ran.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar beating Ansells Pride (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Balnagore 25-1 (8-8) Dwelt, held up towards rear, driven and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 1l behind Lap of Honour (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
