raced stands side, overall leader, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
raced stands side, tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed close home
switched left after 1f to race stands side, in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
raced stands side, held up, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never near leaders
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven approaching final furlong, stayed on under strong pressure to lead post
raced stands side, held up, never a factor
raced far side, chased leader, weakened over 2f out
raced stands side, tracked leaders, ridden to press leaders entering final 2f when edged right, no impression inside final furlong
raced stands side, tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
raced far side, led that group, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong
raced far side, always behind
raced far side, bumped start, held up, chased leader over 2f out, never dangerous
RARE ART is our call in this sprint with Battle and White Shift respected. Simon Callaghan's charge has obviously taken some time to come to hand for the trainer as he wasn't seen out until later in the year last term. There is an obvious question about the ground but he plugged on well at Nottingham and could be capable of further progression. Battle is on handicap introduction for Hughie Morrison. A 75000 guineas purchase, it would be no surprise to see significant improvement for a winter on his back. White Shift was a fair juvenile on this surface. Regrettably, handicap opportunities were in short supply subsequently and he has had to ply his trade in claimers. Red Rossini won a maiden at Windsor over the minimum trip last term and did drop down the weights after failing to add to that success. Amosite ran his best race to date over six furlongs at Salisbury so could be worth a look in the market. Defector, who is a half-brother to Stubbs Art, was second in a big sales race at Newmarket last season so is very worthy of our respect. Perfect Class has been busy on the all-weather of late so should not want for match fitness. Riflessione was well backed on his last start at Wolverhampton and did not too much wrong on that occasion. Having considered the alternatives, Rare Art looks to have most positives.
White Shift (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Pressed leader, every chance from over 1f out, to well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Barnezet (8-7) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo clm stks (5) pol in Mar.
Rare Art 7-2 (9-3) Led far side group, ridden and overall leader over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov beating Silent Wonder (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Defector (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Went left start, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 11l behind Calahonda (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Red Rossini (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Chased winner until over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 6l behind Whatyouwoodwishfor (8-9) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo hcp (3) pol in Nov.
The Winged Assasin (USA) 25-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 9l behind Statute Book (8-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Riflessione 17-2 (9-1) Close up on inside, ridden to lead just over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed pressing winner to line, 2nd of 9, ns behind Song Of Praise (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Shadow Bay (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Great Leighs 1m 2yo sell stks (6) pol in Dec beating Jonnie Skull (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Battle 11-4fav (9-3) With leaders, close up over 1f out, one pace close home, 5th of 11, 4l behind Retro (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct.
Jeremiah (IRE) 8-11fav (8-12) With leader, led 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind True Decision (8-5) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Mar.
Amosite 20-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and hung right well over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Cheap Thrills (8-5) at Lingfield 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jan.
Mr Flannegan 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led well over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Final Salute (9-5) at Windsor 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Perfect Class 3-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Mr Willis (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
