mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on to lead towards finish
mid-division, headway to chase leader well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
slowly away, always behind
held up and keen, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, one pace
led, ridden well over 1f out, headed towards finish
always towards rear
tracked leaders, and keen early, ridden and lost place over 3f out
soon tracking leader, weakened entering final furlong
held up towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
held up, effort well over 2f out, never dangerous
Busy Man is the tentative choice to land this classified stakes with Bahhmirage and Arthurs Dream the alternatives. Busy Man is not the quickest from the gates and not the most straightforward but has enough ability and can go close in an event where alot of dead wood exists. Bahhmirage bids for the hat-trick here but has to overcome an outside draw and Arthur's Dream is weighted to reverse the form of a second placing behind Bahhmirage, being 11lb better off for a 1 1/4 l beating when his riders claim is taken into account. High Country, who contested the 2003 Irish Derby, was beaten favourite last time over hurdles while Vintage Quest could get involved on the basis of a second three starts back. He was moderate in Ireland but in a contest lacking any strength in depth, he could run well at a price. Busy Man is the choice where those choosing to get involved should do so at minimal stakes.
Bahhmirage (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Kempton 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb beating Wizby (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Arthurs Dream (IRE) 15-2 (8-9) Pulled hard, prominent 1f then mid-division, hampered and lost place over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, ran on, 4th of 13, 5l behind Joe Jo Star (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Busy Man (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, not trouble leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 3l behind Marmooq (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Candy Anchor (FR) 22-1 (10-8) Chased leaders over 7f, 7th of 14, 18l behind Cragganmore Creek (11-0) at Southwell 1m 3f amt hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Castle Frome (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, with leaders, led over 5f out, headed over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 39l behind Coda Agency (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
High Country (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 17l behind Share The Feeling (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan '07.
High Five Society 11-2 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 8l behind Silver Hotspur (8-13) at W'hampton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov.
Love You Always (USA) 11-4fav (9-0) Steadied towards rear, soon keen and in touch, ridden well over 2f out, hung right under pressure over 1f out, not run on, 7th of 10, 9l behind Bahhmirage (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Passionately Royal 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 12, 29l behind Wodhill Gold (8-7) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Stoneacre Gareth (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Dress To Impress (9-7) at Lingfield 5f clm (6) pol in Feb.
The London Gang 50-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 8, 8l behind Bronze Star (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f clm (6) gf in Jul.
The Power of Phil 10-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, always prominent, went 2nd over 6f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Joe Jo Star (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Vintage Quest 18-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 7l behind My Mirasol (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (6) pol in Feb.
