held up in touch, headway on outside over 2f out, went 3rd edged right and every chance 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner
raced wide early and prominent, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
held up in last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
held up, headway when not clearest of runs approaching final 2f, soon not quicken, plugged on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten
chased leaders, went 3rd 3f out, challenging and every chance when pushed right 2f out, hung right disputing 2nd and kept on same pace inside final furlong,
always behind, never on terms
raced keenly, led until 5f out, chased leading pair until 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
tracked leader, led after 3f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders, driven along 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Directorship almost won this from stall 14 last year so a wide draw shouldn't prove too much of a problem for SPA'S DANCER, who loves this track and was touched off on the line by that one here last month. He's only 1lb higher and can gain compensation. Bancnuanaheireann won with something in hand at Goodwood so it's a surprise that he only went up 3lb and has to be on the short-list. Basseterre hails from an in-form yard though hasn't quite recaptured last year's form but Gaul Wood scored here in September and has to be respected from just 3lb higher. Kakatosi has dropped to a winnable mark while Forgive ended the last campaign in a Listed contest after scoring on her previous two starts including over the course and distance.
Shamaal Nibras (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Went left start, held up towards rear, headway on outside and hung right entering final 2f, plugged on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4l behind George Guru (8-10) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Spa's Dancer (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Took keen hold pressing leader, led narrowly last half furlong and stayed on, headed post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Directorship (8-12) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Apr.
Trader Jack 7-1 (9-4) Keen towards rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 3f out, ridden and weakened 1f out, 10th of 14, 20l behind Saytara (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Swing Alone (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, effort when short of room over 1f out, switched right and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Tres Coronas (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Gaul Wood (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 6f out, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Tres Coronas (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Commissar 16-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always in rear, tailed off and eased final 2f, last of 12, well behind Hajras (8-8) at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Apr '12.
Hadaj 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division on outside, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 15l behind Stirring Ballad (8-12) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Shamdarley (IRE) 15-8fav (9-3) Keen tracked winner until ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Snooky (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Forest Row 9-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 18, 19l behind Rockalong (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Bancnuanaheireann (IRE) 9-2fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway on outside well over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Pilgrims Rest (9-13) by 1l, 8 ran.
Forgive 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along and unable to quicken 2f out, kept on same pace and real impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sentaril (8-12) at Lingfield 1m flls lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
The Rectifier (USA) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division on insie, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 12, 5l behind Diescentric (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Basseterre (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3l behind Mont Ras (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Kakatosi 22-1 (8-7) Held up in mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind George Guru (8-10) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
