prominent, ridden and effort 2f out, not quickened after 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd over 1f out, no extra final furlong
took keen hold in touch, ridden 3f out, not much room over 2f out, no progress and one pace over 1f out
towards rear, headway on outer and in touch over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, hampered after 1f, lost place and behind, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong
behind, ridden and outpaced well over 2f out
always in rear, passed 3 rivals final furlong
took keen hold, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, soon hung left, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, 2 over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened quickly over 1f out
led 1f, stayed prominent, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, ridden clear near finish
in rear, steady headway over 2f out on inside, kept on, not troubled leaders
in touch, ridden and no impression the final 2f
Majehar gets the confident vote in the finale with Pothos Way and Sagunt rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Smokin Joe and with the step up in trip likely to bring about more improvement he is taken to defy the handicapper. Pothos Way rates the main danger as he beat Emily's Place last time despite finding trouble in running and he will not be far away. Sagunt won well last time when beating Myfrenchconnection but this looks tougher and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Theatre Royal is another last time out winner worthy of respect but he has to win over a trip thiss far. Of the remainder Siena Star could go well at a price from a good draw but for the winner we return to Majehar.
Pothos Way (GR) 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead near finish, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct beating Emily's Place (9-5) by a nk, 12 ran.
Siena Star (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 5l behind Sforzando (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Zed Candy (FR) 2-1jt-fav (8-9) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened and soon beaten 2f out, last of 6, 11l behind Greenbelt (8-4) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
Medieval Maiden 25-1 (8-13) Ridden in rear 4f out, always behind, 6th of 9, 10l behind Pinch of Salt (9-10) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Majehar 9-2fav (9-2) Held up, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, switched left 1f out, ran on to lead line, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct beating Smokin Joe (9-7) by a hd, 14 ran.
Sagunt (GER) 5-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily to lead final half furlong, asserted near finish, won at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct beating Myfrenchconnection (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Darghan (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace, 8th of 15, 6l behind Pitbull (8-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Watchmaker 20-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, effort and ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 14, 9l behind Go Amwell (8-11) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Colinca's Lad (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 24l behind Motafarred (9-5) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Aug.
Theatre Royal 25-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway travelling well over 2f out, switched to inner and challenged 1f out, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct beating Charlottebutterfly (9-1) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Fresh Mint (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Soon disputed lead, ridden and headed halfway, 6th 3f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 14l behind Alpine Eagle (9-0) at Wexford 1m 5f hcp 0-80 gf in Jun.
The Mighty Ogmore 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Summer Bounty (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Oct.
Silver Surprise 66-1 (8-4) Behind, some headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 8l behind Hatton Flight (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
