towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, kept on, never nearer
close up on outer until weakened over 3f out, tailed off
started slowly, always in rear, tailed off final 2f
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
made all, led, ridden, quickened 2f out, ran on well final furlong, ridden out
raced keenly in mid-division, ridden, hanging right 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd final strides
prominent until ridden, weakened 2f out
towards rear, good headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, took 2nd final strides, not trouble winner
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway to chase winner 2f out, no extra over 1f out, lost 2 places final strides
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression, one pace
tracked winner on inside to 2f out, weakened quickly
towards rear, headway on outer from over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
Nice To Know gets the nomination where Count Ceprano, Viva Vettori and Cross The Line could prove to be the main dangers. Gary Moores' Nice To Know ran a very encouraging race on his seasonal debut when very little was expected if the market is to be judged. Having suffered interference just over 1f from home, she kept on tenaciously when the winner had flown. Count Ceprano is stepped up a furlong to a mile which should bring about the desired improvement in order to overcome the 6lb increase for that last victory. Expect Richard Smith to leave his challenge for as last as possible while Viva Vettori is the interesting contender coming into a contest where the lack of experience may count against him but that said, he could be a step ahead of the handicapper. Cross The Line could given those seeking value a run for their money having caught the eye over the course on his penultimate outing where he did his best work in the closing stages having been short of room at a vital stage. Nice To Know is the pick to land this for the Moore family.
Jedburgh 22-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 20th of 26, 11l behind Damika (9-0) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Oct.
Electric Warrior (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 5l behind Russki (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Eva Soneva So Fast (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Close up, ridden, every chance from 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Oct beating Torrens (8-10) by a nk, 8 ran.
Hopeful Purchase (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Went right start, soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Robustian (8-5) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr '07.
Councellor (FR) 14-1 (9-6) Led until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 7l behind Cape Hawk (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Viva Vettori 7-4fav (9-3) Made virtually all, ridden out, won at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept beating Comma (8-12) by 2l, 13 ran.
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.
Cross The Line (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Held up, headway and effort 2f out, no extra, 6th of 11, 8l behind Basra (8-8) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Northern Spy (USA) 7-1 (8-9) Took keen hold towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 25l behind Mia's Boy (8-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Mar.
Count Ceprano (IRE) 7-4fav (8-7) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr beating Red Romeo (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
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 in Apr.
Russian Epic 7-2 (9-8) In touch, driven along over 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Oceana Gold (9-0) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Minnis Bay (CAN) 10-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed final 2f, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 7l behind Blackat Blackitten (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sept.
Jake The Snake (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) Held up in rear, rapid headway on outer over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr beating Diriculous (8-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
