held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, quickened to lead on inside 3f out, soon clear, ran on final furlong
mid-division, driven 3f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
in touch, ridden 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on to go 3rd entering final furlong, soon one pace
chased leader, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, some headway on outer from over 1f out, never nearer
switched left start, mainly in rear
mid-division, weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden and weakened 3f out, soon beaten
held up, ridden and weakened 3f out
behind, never near leaders
mid-division, weakened 3f out
held up, headway from over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders
always in rear
keen, behind
Nonrunner
THE WINGED ASSASIN can land the finale at the main expense of Pride of Kings and Roar of Applause. The selection justified market support to score last time out and he shaped as though he might be one to stay on the right side of. Today's step-up in trip is a big plus and he should prove hard to beat. Pride Of Kings is the obvious alternative as he shaped with plenty of promise last season and he is another who should benefit from this longer trip. Roar of Applause won well last time at Kempton in what looked quite a competitive race. He looks progressive and he should run his race. Brian Meehan's other runner Hector Spectre is also not without a chance, while Motor Home lost his way towards the end of last season but he does not lack for ability and the yard are in good form and he could go well at a price for each-way punters. The step-up in trip looks a big plus for The Winged Assasin who gets the vote.
Midnight In May (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Made virtually all, brought field to centre in straight, in command over 1f out, ran on well, pushed out, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Oct beating Rock Relief (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
River Captain (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led, headed well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Kimberley Downs (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
The Winged Assasin (USA) 9-2fav (9-1) Raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven approaching final furlong, stayed on under strong pressure to lead post, won at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Jeremiah (8-13) by shd, 12 ran.
Wilbury Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) With leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Kings Destiny (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Pride of Kings 11-2 (8-10) Made most, ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Digger Derek (7-13) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Young Dottie 7-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct beating Piccolo Mondo (8-9) by 4l, 9 ran.
Motor Home 25-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 12th of 16, 11l behind Battle Of Hastings (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Jacobite Prince (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Dwelt and towards rear, headway to go mid-division after 1f, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 10l behind Sampower Rose (8-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep.
Evening Sunset (GER) 20-1 (9-0) Behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 5l behind Splashdown (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Sep.
Ymir 12-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, pressed leaders on outside, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 18l behind Blaise Tower (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Pokfulham (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Broke well, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 13l behind Young Dottie (8-4) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct.
Hector Spectre (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Prominent, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Keep Ringing (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Sairaam (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, made most to 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 8th of 9, 19l behind Headline Act (9-3) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Daily Double 9-2 (9-0) Prominent, chased winner 4f out, ridden and effort 2f out, keeping on when hanging right over 1f out, one pace afterwards, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Dalrymple (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo clm (5) gd.
Highland River 9-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Cornish Castle (8-12) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mr Freddy (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, wandered over 2f out, kept on no impression, 7th of 12, 6l behind Real Diamond (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Oct.
Oisin's Boy 7-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon lost place, 6th of 7, 16l behind Lovely Thought (9-4) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Itainteasybeingme 9-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, outpaced halfway, never on terms, 5th of 7, 14l behind Lovely Thought (9-4) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Rose Cheval (USA) 13-2 (8-2) In touch and keen, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 19l behind Stagecoach Jade (8-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Roar of Applause 5-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, led just inside final furlong, all out, won at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov beating Highland River (9-5) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
