raced far side and prominent, went 2nd in group inside final 2f and soon every chance, lost 2nd 1f out, no extra in 5th final 100 yards
switched left to race near side, held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, went 2nd in group inside final furlong and kept on, not pace of leaders far side
raced near side, held up headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out,
raced far side and prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced far side, held up, pushed along inside final 2f, headway when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, stayed on, not reached leaders
raced far side, held up in rear, headway when not clear run briefly over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
raced far side, chased leader until over 2f out, weakened 1f out
led near side group throughout, ridden and clear in group final furlong, no chance with leaders on far side
raced near side, chased group leader until 2f out, soon weakened
raced far side, held up in touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced far side, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace of leading trio
raced near side, held up, headway 2f out, chased group leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
race far side, held up, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 100 yards
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden and chased group leader over 2f out until inside final furlong, weakened and eased final 100 yards
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
switched left to race near side, chased leaders, weakened ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced near side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced far side, chased leaders, went 2nd in group overall and every chance inside final furlong, inside final furlong, kept on but not pace of winner final 100 yards
raced far side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
raced far side, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace ro threaten
raced near side, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on same and no impression inside final furlong
raced far side, chased leading pair, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, led group and overall over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, joined for lead inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, lost 2nd post
raced near side, chase dleaders, pushed along halfway, weakened quickly soon after, tailed off and eased well over 1f out
raced near side, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went 3rd in group inside final furlong, no chance with leaders on far side
This was split into two divisions last year and Italian Tom won one of them with Apollo D'Negro back in third. But the latter may reverse running this time around with a recent win at Kempton under his belt. Tagula Night beat Rocket Rob over 5f at Sandown last month and is equally at home over this longer trip while Gabbiano and The Tichborne are recent winners on the all-weather. School Fees and Available were both successful in lower grade sprints at Doncaster last month but another chance goes to POLAR VENTURE. He's yet to race on Turf but has won three of his six starts on the Polytrack. A recent defeat by Yeeoow looks better in a hindsight as the latter has since gone close in decent company and Willie Haggas' charge can return to winning ways.
Apollo D'negro (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Held up in 5th, headway over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol beating We Have A Dream (9-0) by 1l, 8 ran.
Muhdiq (USA) 4-1fav (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov beating Rowe Park (9-7) by hd, 10 ran.
Italian Tom (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Not much room leaving stalls and always towards rear, 12th of 15, 10l behind Nocturn (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Picture Dealer 11-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged right inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance last half furlong, 13th of 16, 12l behind Choral (9-2) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Lunar Deity 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Seeking Magic (9-6) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Sir Pedro 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after, 15th of 16, 14l behind Choral (9-2) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Tagula Night (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr beating Rocket Rob (9-0) by 1l, 16 ran.
Saloomy 6-4fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Signor Sassi (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Perfect Pastime 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 12th of 16, 5l behind Tagula Night (9-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Clear Praise (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 16, 4l behind Tagula Night (9-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
School Fees 6-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, just held on, won at Doncaster 6f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gd in Apr beating Al Freej (9-2) by hd, 13 ran.
My Kingdom (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) In touch on rail, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, 13th of 15, 11l behind Nocturn (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Gabbiano 7-2fav (8-11) Held up in last pair, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb beating Alnoomaas (9-6) by 1l, 10 ran.
The Tichborne (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, hard driven to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, edged left, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr beating Nocturn (9-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Clear Spring (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon driven and weakened, 10th of 12, 13l behind Seeking Magic (9-6) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Pick A Little 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Apollo D'Negro (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Available (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Prominent, led approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Doncaster 6f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr beating Tahlia Ree (9-0) by 2l, 14 ran.
Waking Warrior 11-2 (9-1) Pushed along and outpaced, ridden over 3f out, never nearer, 6th of 9, 10l behind Aubrietia (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Feb.
Rocket Rob (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Behind, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Tagula Night (9-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Uprise 33-1 (9-2) In touch 5f, 16th of 17, 12l behind Muarrab (9-4) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Annes Rocket (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway going well from 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Sep beating Mother Jones (9-2) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Creek Falcon (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) In touch, led 3f out, ridden and ran on, won at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr beating It's My Time (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dorback 2-1 (9-12) Held up, headway over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, went 2nd soon after, stayed on, held by winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Haajes (9-7) at Redcar 5f sell stks (6) gf.
Charity Box 13-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 32l behind Taffe (9-7) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Pettochside 7-2fav (8-7) Close up, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Epsom Downs 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep beating Brocklebank (9-7) by 1l, 9 ran.
Polar Venture 6-4fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, pushed along and swiched left over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50 yards and finished well, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Yeeoow (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
