held up in rear, headway on bit 3f out, soon tracking leaders, squeezed through between horses over 1f out, pushed along to lead inside final furlong, cleverly
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, soon tracked leader, driven and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always in rear division, bled from the nose
soon in touch on outside, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
soon in touch on inside, effort 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not pace of winner
always in rear division
led to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced on outside, mid-division, pushed along and one pace final 2f
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, always in rear
held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
chased leaders, hard ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
steadied in rear, raced on outside, moderate headway final furlong
Bank On Benny gets the nod here, at the main expense of Magic Warrior and Luckylover. The selection has been raised 3lbs for his recent course and distance win, and appears to be improving. Originally campaigned over two miles, he has won over a mile and this trip and looks like one to keep on the right side of in the coming months. Luckylover was just a length behind the selection on his latest win, and this dual-performer looks on a fair mark today. He will probably return to hurdling after this, although he could be good enough for place money. Magic Warrior rates a danger based on his win here lat month, however this trip slightly stretches his stamina so for that reason he is passed over. As is Alisar who is returning from a long break and may need the run, and Brendan Powell's Lenonardo's Friend who was a fair sort on the continent, although money for him could prove significant. Overall though, Bank On Benny has ticks in all the right boxes so he gets the nomination.
Wild Pitch 7-1 (9-2) Held up, switched right and effort over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Nawow (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Magic Warrior 4-1fav (8-11) Held up, improved 2f out, led 1f out, ran on, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec beating Lopinot (9-0) by a nk, 11 ran.
Alisar (IRE) (8-13) 4th of 9, 11l behind Etel Parade (8-7) at Dos Hermanas 1m 3f stk (1) gd.
Bank On Benny 4-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec beating Generous Lad (8-13) by 1l, 10 ran.
Luckylover 9-1 (8-11) Led, hard pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 10, 1l behind Bank On Benny (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Siena Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Melvino (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Emily's Place (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) In touch, not clear run 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Odessa Star (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Jomus 11-2 (8-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on wide outside 2f out, ran on well final furlong, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Magic Warrior (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
