led, ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
awkward steadied start, held up, some late headway, never on terms
held up in touch, weakened well over 2f out
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never able to challenge
held up, headway over 2f out, soon switched right, kept on same pace
held up, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
held up mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always behind
An open contest can go to Moayed ahead of Carnivore and Foreign Edition. Nick Littmoden's charge has been running in better contests than this one over the winter and now dropped in grade, he should go close over his optimum trip. He is well-drawn, on a winning mark and can end his barren streak. Support for David Barron's Carnivore should be heeded as the stable are pretty shrewd, and as he won on his reappearance last year this could be the time to catch him. Hiccups returns from a break and should be accorded plenty of respect as he knows how to win, whilst Bo McGinty represents an in-form yard but this trip stretches his stamina somewhat. Rydale Ovation could go well at a price, however of more interest may be Foreign Edition. Julie Camacho's five-year-old shapes as though a return to this trip will suit so he must have place claims at least, however Moayed is on an attractive mark and gets the nod.
Hiccups 11-1 (9-0) Held up, smooth progress over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, edged left, kept on close home, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct beating Bold Marc (8-9) by a nk, 12 ran.
Shot To Fame (USA) 5-2fav (9-4) In touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 3l behind Exit Smiling (8-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Foreign Edition (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 5l behind Connect (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Fiefdom (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Stoic Leader (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Carnivore 9-2fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Newbury 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept beating Grizedale (9-1) by a nk, 18 ran.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Soon behind and outpaced, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 5l behind Geojimali (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Moayed 9-2 (8-4) Slowly into stride, behind, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Lady Livius (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, effort on outside 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Forest Dane (8-7) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
The Osteopath (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Went right start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Symbol Of Peace (9-0) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ryedale Ovation (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Sir Orpen (8-10) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Plateau 11-1 (8-10) Broke well, pulled hard, steadied to chase leaders, lost place over 3f out, never dangerous after, 9th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Danetime Lord (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
H Harrison (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Led for 1f, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Stoic Leader (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Fair Shake (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong, 4th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Exit Smiling (8-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
