took keen hold early, chased leaders on inside, pushed along 3f out, headway when not clearest of runs from over 1f out, stayed on under pressure between horses to lead towards finish
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, behind, some headway over 2f out, never reached leaders
keen hold, in touch, ridden and hung right over 2f out and soon weakened
soon in touch on outside, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, good headway on inside well over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on until headed towards finish
always towards rear
awkward leaving stalls, pulled hard and soon pressed leader, hanging right but still every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
soon led, strongly pressed, kept narrow advantage from 2f out, narrowly headed entering final furlong, every chance until able to quicken towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten
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KING'S MIRACLE is the call with Wicklewood and Ride A White Swan respected as dangers. The selection is an interesting participant off 48. Her breeding suggests that she should be some way better than she has actually shown on the track and we are hopeful of a big run. Wicklewood is one of two from Christine Dunnett's stable. He was not completely discredited in a recent maiden at the course and William Carson is an interesting booking. Ride A White Swan has had plenty of racing at modest levels. The draw is a fair one tonight. Louisiade was well punted at Southwell though that confidence was not reflected on the track. Tadlil is a long standing maiden on an artificial surface. Grizedale and Flamestone return from absences and the market needs to be closely monitored. King's Miracle has less black marks than most and is afforded our nomination.
Ejeed (USA) 25-1 (9-4) Raced wide, held up, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 8l behind Erinjay (8-10) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
King's Miracle (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, held up, never a factor, 11th of 14, 15l behind Erinjay (8-10) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Tadlil 5-1 (8-8) In touch, switched right to outside halfway, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 5th of 9, 6l behind Jul's Lad (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Grizedale (IRE) 66-1 (8-0) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to get competitive, 9th of 19, 6l behind King's Colour (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Flamestone 10-1 (8-2) Always behind, 9th of 14, 22l behind Sovereignty (8-4) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Ride A White Swan 20-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, keen hold, some late headway over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 6, 5l behind Interchoice Star (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Boundless Applause 16-1 (8-7) Pressed winner 4f, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Tamino (8-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Louisiade (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) Led early, chased leaders, lost place when not clear run on inside over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 12l behind Positivity (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.
Clever Omneya (USA) 50-1 (8-9) Went left start, soon tracking leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 10l behind Zegna (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Clearing Sky (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Always behind, 10th of 14, 7l behind Solicitude (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep '07.
Djalalabad (FR) 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 8l behind Tallest Peak (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Contented (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Went left start, behind in touch, headway to challenge over 1f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-3) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (5) sft in Aug '08.
Wicklewood 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in mid-division, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Tallest Peak (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
