tracked leader, ridden and every chance from 2f out, unable to quicken near finish
dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on strongly, just failed
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, still every chance inside final furlong, not quickened near finish
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
held up in rear, short lived effort over 1f out
Nonrunner
Night Cru, Musicmaestroplease and Benandonner are three against the field in this competitive finale and the vote is given to Night Cru. The selection won with a little in hand last time out when beating Woodcote Place and although having a penalty for that win he looks a progressive type and from a good draw he looks the one to be on. Musicmaestroplease rates the main danger on his latest second behind Lincolneurocruiser. He will appreciate this longer trip but looks weighted up to his best. Benandonner is another that could go well on his latest second behind Indian Sabre but he looks to have plenty of weight for what he has actually achieved. Smart Ass is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but all his best form is on a softer surface, while Lady Cree has the ability to go close but is hard to win with and for the winner we are happy to return to Night Cru.
Mujood 16-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, unable to challenge, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Tumbleweed Glory (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Titian Dancer 4-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Purus (9-11) at Kempton 7f hcap (4) pol in Jun.
Benandonner (USA) 2-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pressed winner from over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Indian Sabre (9-3) at Southwell 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs.
Night Cru 5-1jt-fav (9-3) In touch on inside rail, hard ridden over 1f out, ran on under pressure final furlong to lead final stride, won at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Woodcote Place (9-7) by a hd, 12 ran.
Smart Ass (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Keen hold, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind dhtrs Zaafran (9-2) & Starship (9-7) at Windsor 1m fll hcp (4) gf.
Musicmaestroplease (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Raced stand side, not clear run over 2f out, good headway and hung left from over 1f out, kept on, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Lincolneurocruiser (9-2) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) frm.
Murrumbidgee (IRE) 7-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 8, 5l behind Missed A Beat (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Huggle 10-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 13, 13l behind dhtrs Stravara (9-0) & Economic (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov.
Madame Constanze (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Raced stand side, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 35l behind Malech (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Mar.
Lady Cree (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, driven over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 14, 5l behind Wagtail (9-5) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
