slowly away, raced in rear, headway 3f out, never on terms
pulled hard tracking leaders, ridden to challenge over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, not pace to challenge
tracked leader, effort over 3f out, soon lost place
chased leaders, lost place halfway, soon beaten, tailed off
pulled hard in touch, lost place well over 3f out
held up in mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon no impression
held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, no chance with winner
behind, under pressure halfway, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, never able to challenge
made virtually all, hard driven when strongly challenged from over 2f out, stayed on well, driven out (no time taken)
mid-division, driven halfway, soon no impression
tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, soon lost place
Nicky Henderson boasts a better than 40 per cent strike rate with his bumper horses here so his TOUR D'ARGENT looks the obvious one here, especially as he was very impressive when scoring over a shorter trip at Newbury last month. Diamond Sweeper looks the best of the others with previous experience and should improve on his second at Huntingdon but there are a few newcomers in this that should pay their way. They include the Lost World gelding War Of The World, who cost £110,000 as a yearling and is a half-brother to several useful jumpers. Oscar Magic is also worth noting for future reference.
Deciding Moment (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 17, 22l behind Avoca Promise (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd in Dec.
Diamond Sweeper (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, hadway 8f out, pushed along 7f out, lost place 6f out, rallied 3f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Hit The Headlines (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Grabtheglory (IRE) Accordion gelding out of Full Of Surprises.
Hoare Abbey (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Held up, headway 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 20l behind Hayjack (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Master Dane (IRE) Indian Danehill gelding out of Sarabi.
Midnight Choice Midnight Legend gelding out of Pearl's Choice.
Proper Villan (IRE) Naheez gelding out of Nativa Negra.
Sleeping Tree (FR) Sleeping Car gelding out of Doll Night.
Soutine (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Bells Chance.
Thank The Groom 100-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden 7f out, behind 5f out, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Hildisvini (10-12) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jan.
War Of The World (FR) Lost World gelding out of Folklorique.
Tour D'Argent (FR) 10-11fav (10-12) Close up in 5th and always travelling well, smooth headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, led on bit inside final 2f, pushed clear inside final furlong, won at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (6) sft in Jan beating Milarrow (10-12) by 4l, 11 ran.
Dawn Auction (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Mid-division, pulled hard, ridden 5f out, weakened 4f out, last of 16, well behind What A Warrior (10-7) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (5) gs.
Ivor's King (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of Christelle.
Oscar Magic (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Just An Illusion.
Irene Kennet Kayf Tara filly out of Evaporate.
Rachael's Ruby Joe Bear filly out of Fajjoura.
Buddy Bolero (IRE) Accordion gelding out of Quinnsboro Ice.
