tracked leader for 1f, tracked leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, weakened into 4th final 100 yards
held up in touch in mid-division on inside, smooth headway on outside tracking leaders over 2f out, 2nd 2f out, soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on gamely
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on into never dangerous 3rd final 100 yards
held up in touch in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, switched left to outside 2f out, soon driven chasing leaders, went 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in rear, headway into mid-division 4f out, weakened over 2f out
led and set steady pace, ridden and joined 2f out, soon headed, weakened rapidly
chased leaders on outside, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in last trio, headway on inside over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, pushed along early then took keen hold and went 2nd after 1f, ridden and lost 2nd 2f out, chased leaders, hung right and weakened rapidly inside final 2f
STAND GUARD already holds the record for most wins on the all-weather with his latest success coming over track and trip last month. He’s been given a short break since losing at Southwell subsequently and may well have it in him to notch-up win number 28. Ali Bin Nayef has just the one win to his name but was placed here last time behind Staplehurst, due to run in the previous division, while Medicean Queen has been thereabouts in similar contests recently without threatening to open her account. Tasty Ginger scored at Windsor in August and has won over hurdles subsequently.
Money Talks 16-1 (11-4) In rear, not fluent 6th, soon pulled up, at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Stand Guard 5-2fav (9-10) Held up, under pressure over 4f out, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Moojaned (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Tasty Ginger (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Tracked winner until weakened from 3 out, 6th of 7, 26 1/4l behind Cliffs Of Dover (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 1f (1) gd in Dec.
Hydrant 33-1 (9-6) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Maverik (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Ali Bin Nayef 6-1 (9-5) Held up off the pace towards rear, switched left inside final 2f, soon ridden and one pace, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went never nearer 3rd final 75 yards, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Staplehurst (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Hint Of Grey (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 6f out, 8th of 9, 33l behind Moojaned (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Cornelius (FR) 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leader 2f, chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 17 1/2l behind Staplehurst (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Divine Prince (GR) 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Staplehurst (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Sixties Idol 25-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, never reached leaders and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Staplehurst (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Demand Respect 20-1 (8-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, ran without tongue tie, 6th of 9, 19 1/2l behind Lost The Moon (9-3) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Medicean Queen (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, soon every chance until winner went on over 1f out, disputing held 2nd inside final furlong until no extra close home, 4th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Lobster Cocktail (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
