behind, pushed along halfway, soon weakened and eased, pulled up over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon strongly challenged, all out, just held on
chased leaders, weakened 3f out, eased
always behind, eased over 1f out
behind, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
led until over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
settled in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance inside final furlong, just failed
chased leader, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, some headway over 1f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon lost place
tracked leader, driven and every chance over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders entering final furlong, faded close home
behind, switched right and headway over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never nearer
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
Saint Pierre will have his supporters having won two of three starts on the Polytrack last year, though this is his first run on turf and his stable has made a quiet start to the new campaign. Several of these have been in excellent form on the all-weather, including Lowther, Dubai Hills, Bravo Echo and Night Lily but Nazreef has been off the course since notching a quick double at Southwell in December. Brae Hill had a number of these behind when runner-up in the William Hill Lincoln and is only 3lb higher here, while Manassas was third in the Spring Mile on the same day. Suited And Booted and Brick Red had successful three-year-old campaigns and the handicapper has given a chance to Proponent but there could be a bit of value in supporting the lightly-weighted LEVIATHAN. He didn't get the reward his efforts deserved last year in some tough handicaps but was only beaten a neck off this mark at Doncaster in September and a change of scenery may well have freshened him up.
Capital Attraction (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, lost place when not much room 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 8, 12l behind Cityscape (9-2) at Haydock 1m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep.
Lowther 11-1 (9-7) Towards rear stands side group, headway and switched left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 21, 12l behind Sweet Lightning (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd.
Brae Hill (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Held up behind stands side group, took keen hold, headway on outer 4f out, led stands side group and overall leader over 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 21, 2 1/2l behind Sweet Lightning (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd.
Light From Mars 14-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division far side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 21, 12l behind Sweet Lightning (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd.
Freeforaday (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, headway halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Dunelight (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f Listed stks (1) pol in Mar.
Suited And Booted (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul beating Venutius (9-3) by shd, 15 ran.
Proponent (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) In touch, effort 3f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 10l behind Lost In The Moment (8-13) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct.
Dubai Hills 40-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division far side group, headway over 2f out, led farside group 1f out, kept on and no chance with stands side, 3rd of 21, 9l behind Sweet Lightning (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd.
Brick Red 9-2fav (8-11) Mid-division, driven and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct beating Beauchamp Xerxes (9-12) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Manassas (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leader stands side group, led stands side group over 2f out, ridden and head over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 22, 6l behind Eton Forever (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd.
Prime Exhibit 9-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders far side group and keen, led far side group over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 21, 15l behind Sweet Lightning (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd.
Al Muheer (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear far side group, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 20th of 21, 22l behind Sweet Lightning (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd.
Bravo Echo 8-1 (9-2) Held up in 5th going well, quickened to challenge on inside over 2f out, led over 1f out, came clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Kempton 1m 4yo stk (4) pol in Jan beating Lowther (9-2) by 1l, 9 ran.
Pintura 20-1 (9-0) Prominent far side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 9th of 22, 11l behind Eton Forever (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd.
Greyfriarschorista 14-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 17l behind Cosmic Sun (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
South Cape 9-2fav (9-7) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct beating West End Lad (8-13) by 1l, 16 ran.
Saint Pierre (USA) 9-2 (9-0) In touch in mid-division, switched left 2f out, ran on well final furlong to lead post, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep beating Primaeval (9-4) by shd, 12 ran.
Mujood 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leader until 2f out, weakened 1f out, 11th of 15, 7l behind Dance And Dance (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep.
Nazreef 3-10fav (9-13) Dwelt, raced wide in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, chased leader and edged left over 1f out, driven and gradually wore down leader to lead final strides, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec beating Snow Bay (8-13) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Leviathan 14-1 (8-9) Raced far side in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 13th of 30, 5l behind Docofthebay (8-12) at Newmarket 7f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Marajaa (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear far side group, headway over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, no extra, 10th of 22, 12l behind Eton Forever (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd.
Signor Verdi 5-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression, 5th of 12, 3l behind Brick Red (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
Night Lily (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, closing on winner with every stride inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 10, hd behind Agony And Ecstasy (8-12) at Kempton 1m fll lst stks (1) pol.
Merchant Of Medici 13-2 (9-2) Raced center until merged with stands side halway, held up, headway over 2f out, weakened and edged left over 1f out, 9th of 11, 6l behind Nimue (9-2) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Avonrose 11-4 (9-7) Chased leading trio on inside, went 2nd inside final 2f, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, closed on winner towards finish, always just held, 2nd of 6, nk behind Perfect Ch'i (8-12) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (0-75) (5) pol in Mar.
