held up towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, driven and closed on winner towards finish, always just held
held up towards rear, some late headway stands side final furlong, never involved
always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never in contention
took keen hold, chased leaders 5f
chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out until over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division, short lived effort over 2f out, beaten over 1f out
chased leaders over 5f
held up in mid-division, headway 3f out, switched right over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in last pair, headway 2f out, never troubled leaders
led, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner until 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway from 3f out to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened soon after
chased leaders over 4f, weakened quickly
chased leaders over 4f, soon behind, tailed off
took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, not quite going pace of leading duo
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 4th final 75 yards, stayed on well in closing stages
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, always holding on
chased leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, chased leaders, still pressing leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out
held up in last pair, some headway far side over 2f out, never dangerous
Two 20/1 chances and a 40/1 have won this in the past 10 years with just one successful favourite. Likely to start favourite here after his unlucky run in the Spring Mile at Doncaster is CAPTAIN BERTIE and those who witnessed that effort will want to be on with just a 1lb rise to contend with. He was very well supported that day and but for being impeded twice at crucial stages he would have landed the gamble. Mont Ras finished just in front of him on Town Moor and is entitled to the greatest respect, especially as David O'Meara has booked William Buick for the ride. With the Cecil yard starting the campaign in great form, Emilio Largo looks certain to come in for support after he completed his hat-trick on soft ground at Sandown last July. He's up another 6lb but there's no telling how good he is. Mull Of Killough just failed to catch Brae Hill in the Lincoln and has only been raised 3lb so he has to be on the short-list along with third placed Fury, who was also staying on strongly at the finish. Dubawi Sound made a winning debut over the C&D but only had two runs subsequently and Labarinto, whose only success came on soft ground at Warwick, was a disappointment in a 1m2f handicap here in September. All four of Karaka Jack's victories have been over 7f but he wasn't stopping when scoring at Doncaster earlier this month and all ground conditions come alike to him.
Fury 8-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 22, 1 1/4l behind Brae Hill (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Mull Of Killough (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 22, shd behind Brae Hill (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Labarinto 7-2fav (9-0) In touch, under pressure 4f out, soon lost place, 15th of 19, 21l behind Taqleed (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Take It To The Max 8-1 (9-1) Prominent, in front halfway, joined from 3f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 11th of 18, 24l behind Sharestan (9-4) at Curragh 1m Extended Handicap (4yo+) in Mar.
Highland Knight (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden and hung left, headed over 1f out, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Nazreef (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Pintura 22-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 14th of 22, 11l behind Brae Hill (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
George Guru 13-8fav (8-4) Raced wide keen tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden and edged left, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m hcap (2) pol in Mar beating Axiom (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Emilio Largo 7-4fav (9-7) Held up in touch, closed on leaders 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Jul beating Rigolleto (9-6) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Vainglory (USA) 16-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impression, 12th of 16, 12l behind Kirthill (8-8) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Oct.
Capaill Liath (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Raced keenly in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 12l behind Nazreef (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Mont Ras (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) With leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 22, 2l behind Norse Blues (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Dubawi Sound 3-1fav (8-11) Dwelt, raced far side, in rear, headway 3f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 20, 10l behind Farhh (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct.
Heddwyn (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 16, well behind Fox Hunt (9-8) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) sft in Jun.
Nazreef 11-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, driven and hung left over 2f out, soon headed, edged right under pressure and led again approaching final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol beating Double Dealer (8-12) by 3l, 14 ran.
Global Village (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Held up, pushed along and short of room 5f out, still in final trio 2f out, effort when hampered over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won going away, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft beating Gouray Girl (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Karaka Jack 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Celtic Sultan (9-4) by 3/4l, 22 ran.
Cruiser 5-1 (9-0) Towards rear and pulled hard, soon in rear, weakened over 2f out, tailed off over 1f out, last of 7, 45l behind Diverting (8-9) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Oct.
Captain Bertie (IRE) 13-2fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway and no room over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 22, 2 1/4l behind Norse Blues (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
The Tichborne (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, pushed along over 4f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded final furlong, 9th of 14, 10l behind Nazreef (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Maverik 7-1 (8-5) Led 1f, remained prominent, driven to challenge when carried left over 2f out, switched right to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Nazreef (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Oriental Scot 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway on outer 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 6l behind Neutrafa (8-8) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Sinfonico (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 14l behind Neutrafa (8-8) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Fantasy Gladiator 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division on outside, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 11l behind Nazreef (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
