held up, steady headway over 6f out, led 4f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on
held up in touch, ridden over 3 out, weakened well over 2f out
held up, steady headway 6f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
held up towards rear, well behind 5f out, tailed off 4f out
took keen hold and prominent, led 8f out to 4f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders 10f
held up, headway over 3f out, weakend well over 1f out
held up and behind, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led early, prominent until weakened over 4f out
raced keenly, soon led, headed 8f out, weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, well behind 5f out, tailed off 4f out
Kyathos is an interesting runner on his return to the flat and could go well, however we will side with Zalkani, Finished Article looks to be the main danger. The selection gained a deserved victory last time out when getting the better of Cormorant Wharf at Lingfield. His previous run over course and distance also stands out and more prize money should be on the way. The ex German runner Kyathos has made little impact over hurdles but returns to the flat on a decent mark and could be anything. Finished Article has gone off the boil lately but on earlier form would have strong claims in this company. Ashtanza looks the best of the rest, but Zalkani looks the safest option in an fascinating race.
Saltrio 28-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Osolomio (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Kyathos (GER) (9-2) Made most, kept on under pressure, won at Dortmund 1m stk std in Jan beating Flying Sensation (8-11) by a nk, 8 ran.
Zalkani (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (10-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, steady headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (5) pol beating Cormorant Wharf (11-1) by 2l, 12 ran.
No Commission (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and lost touch over 4f out, eased final 2f, last of 7, 37l behind Jordans Elect (9-6) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Dispol Peto 12-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, edged left and one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Noble Minstrel (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol.
Something Simple (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Prominent, 3rd and ridden after halfway, 2nd briefly entering straight, soon weakened, 9th of 22, 36l behind Snow Lord (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f 3yo mdn sft in Oct.
Finished Article (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Held up on outer, headway over 4f out, lost place over 2f out, 9th of 14, 20l behind Zed Candy (8-5) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Tip Toes (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway and short of room over 2f out, ridden and stayed on, 4th of 16, 4l behind Desert Storm (9-10) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
