tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
raced wide throughout, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
held up mid-division, not clear run from 2f out, hampered 1f out, soon eased
switched left soon after start, held up in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakening when edged left 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ran on final furlong, never near leaders
towards rear, ridden after 2f, never dangerous
chased leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, not trouble leaders
chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong
A modest opener and GRIZEDALE is the speculative pick though Shaded Edge and Tamino are sure to have their supporters. Michael Attwater's team are in good form at present and while the nine-year-old has struggled to get his head infront for some time, the assessor has dropped him another 2lb since his last run despite that being an improvement on two previous runs elsewhere. Shaded Edge won off a mark of 50 and has been put up 4lb for the privilege. That said, the time was particularly quick so it would be no surprise to see the backers wanting to get involved. Tamino is very well treated in relation to his turf rating. He did not do a lot wrong when beaten at Kempton last time out. Hawaii Prince has done nothing to write home about of late but his yard are in fair nick so watch the market. Mister Thatcher finished close up at Dundalk and is making a first visit across the Irish Sea. Hold up performer, Sarah's Art is sure to be thrusting late. Mind Alert is well named as for all his ability he does have a few issues with the game. Grizedale gets a tentative vote in a trappy affair.
Tamino (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Led, still travelling well over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, caught last strides, 2nd of 11, hd behind Bold Diva (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Shaded Edge 15-8fav (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden along over 2f out, headway to chase leader 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Bollin Franny (8-6) by a nk, 12 ran.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Behind, pushed along 3f out, headway on inside 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, one pace towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-4) at Lingfield 5f app hcp (6) pol.
Mind Alert 22-1 (9-1) Switched right start, held up in rear, hampered over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, 4th of 11, 2l behind Kaystar Ridge (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Takaamul 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 13l behind Rebellious Spirit (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Grizedale (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Raced keenly in touch, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 3l behind Comrade Cotton (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Evenstorm (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Towards rear, effort on wide outside 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 12l behind Billberry (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Mr Rev 8-1 (8-11) In rear, never nearer, 8th of 12, 7l behind Fantasy Fighter (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Mister Thatcher (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong to dispute final 50yds, 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Libras Child (8-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp 0-60 pol in Nov.
Daddy Cool 50-1 (8-4) Led, still in front entering straight, weakened 1f out, 11th of 12, 22l behind Guildenstern (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Vanatina (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Crocodile Bay (8-13) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
Hawaii Prince 25-1 (8-4) Rearing in stalls, slowly into stride and always behind, last of 16, 24l behind Multahab (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sept.
