held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, driven clear over 1f out, ran on well
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never on terms
tracked leaders, keen, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
behind, hung left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
tracked leader, lost place over 2f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, raced freely and flashed tail early, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
NonRunner
It's difficult to find one without a chance in this tricky handicap. Sterling Silva's only defeat came in just his second start at Ascot last April though has a very long absence to overcome. Rich And Famous, an impressive maiden winner at Newmarket, reappeared there last week with an excellent run behind the well-supported Victory Angel. The latter's yard is represented here by EKHTIYAAR, who just missed out on his debut at Yarmouth in September but returned the following month for a very easy victory. He should be ready for this and gets the nod though there are numerous threats especially Accidental Agent, who beat a huge field to land a lucrative sales race at Newmarket. Magical Dreamer is at the right end of the handicap and the Kempton winner will also have George Wood's claim to aid her cause.
Sterling Silva (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, led halfway, ran on well, won at Chepstow 6f stks (4) gf in Jun beating Logi (9-2) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rich And Famous (USA) 13-2 (8-8) Prominent, led over 1f out, edged right and headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Victory Angel (8-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Accidental Agent 14-1 (8-9) Raced stand side held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f stks (2) gf in Oct beating Simmie (8-2) by 1l, 26 ran.
Ekhtiyaar 3-10fav (9-5) Made all, pushed clear final furlong, comfortable, (hand timed), won at Yarmouth 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Oct beating Secret Agent (9-5) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Holmeswood 4-5fav (9-5) Raced wide, held up, in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, readily, won at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov beating Creek Walk (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Dazacam 12-1 (8-7) Held up, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 6th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Kyllang Rock (8-12) at Nottingham 5f stks (3) gf in Apr.
The Feathered Nest (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Raced wide in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, effort under stand side rail over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Spin Doctor (8-9) at Southwell 6f (2) pol in Nov.
Lanjano 16-1 (8-9) Led stands side until merged with centre group 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Comedy School (8-8) at York 6f (3) gd in Oct.
Kamra (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Wick Powell (9-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Father Mckenzie 12-1 (9-5) Raced near side, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and plugged on inside final furlong, no chance with centre group, 5th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Justanotherbottle (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Magical Dreamer (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Kempton 6f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Sep beating Parlance (9-0) by hd, 11 ran.
Tawny Port 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, lost place 2f out, 17th of 20, 15 1/2l behind Wick Powell (8-3) at Redcar 6f lst stks (1) gf in Oct.
Dark Power (IRE) Evensfav (9-5) Raced keenly, chased leader, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, upsides throughout final furlong, edged left well inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Oct beating Pillar Of Society (9-5) by shd, 10 ran.
