held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
with leader, led well over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon led, driven clear easily
held up in touch, lost place well over 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression
pushed along towards rear, one pace over 1f out
in touch, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on and no chance with winner
led, headed well over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
The trio for the shortlist are SIR MOZART, Jord and Cross Section and the vote goes to Sir Mozart. Tony Martin is a shrewd trainer and Sir Mozart showed enough at Dundalk last time to make him a leading player here. He makes plenty of appeal on breeding, the booking of Jamie Spencer is eyecatching and any market support would further fuel the confidence. Jord could be the fly in the ointment as she wasn't beaten far behind the progressive Divine Force here earlier in the week. She has won over the course and distance and she should be capable of claiming some prize money again today. Cross Section has not got many miles on the clock and she should appreciate this longer trip after getting outpaced over 6f last time. Carmenero is not easy to win with and he finished just behind Jord over this course and distance when last seen out. He is probably best watched today, with King of Rhythm making more each-way appeal. However, this looks a good opportunity for Sir Mozart who gets the vote.
Royal Envoy (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, 9th of 13, 6l behind Great Charm (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Cross Section (USA) 5-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out to go 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Ambrogina (8-8) at Southwell 6f mdn fll (5) fbs.
Sendreni (FR) 33-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 14l behind Sir George (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f sell stks (6) pol in Nov.
Carmenero (GER) 11-1 (9-0) Mid division, headway over 2f out, wanting to hand left from over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Divine Force (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Jord (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, soon tracking leader, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Divine Force (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Sir Mozart (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, in touch entering straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Six of Hearts (9-12) at Dundalk 7f stks pol in Nov.
Haasem (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Held up, stayed on on outer final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Just Jimmy (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Angaric (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never a factor, 9th of 11, 6l behind Cheap Thrills (8-7) at Southwell 6f clm stks 0-70 (6) fbs in Dec.
Tallest Peak (USA) 2-1fav (9-1) Took keen hold, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Bestowed (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
King of Rhythm (IRE) 2-1fav (9-1) Behind, kept on under pressure final 2f, never nearer, 7th of 13, 12l behind Dontuwishitwereso (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Lindy Hop (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, lost place over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 7, 7l behind Ambrogina (8-8) at Southwell 6f mdn fll (5) fbs.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 5-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased 2f out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Mocha Java (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
