made all, led, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, driven out
steadied start, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
started very slowly, held up towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong and gaining towards finish, unlucky
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out
took keen hold, raced wide, prominent, ridden and outpaced final 2f
always in rear, struggling over 2f out and hanging right, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, chased winner to over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
Drum Dance may be the answer to this complex puzzle with Simpsons Gamble and Majestical amongst others that could feature. The selection was beaten a head over this course and distance in November and had been off since the end of that month prior to his reappearance here at the weekend. He took a keen hold and never threatened but that run should have taken the fizz out of him and he can take closer order here. Simpsons Gamble gained a deserved success at the twenty fifth attempt last time and should be in the firing line again but he looks vulnerable back in handicap company. Majestical has been slipping down the weights and could get involved as may Mister Elegant and Maraagel. All in all several with live claims here but we'll take a chance with Drum Dance.
Lindbergh 50-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Guildenstern (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Compulsion 9-2 (8-12) Steadied start, settled towards rear, never a factor, ran on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 12l behind Diriculous (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
Tilsworth Charlie 7-2 (8-6) Stumbled start, close up, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 8l behind Cerebus (9-4) at Southwell 6f fll hcp (5) fbs in Jan.
Simpsons Gamble (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) In touch, going easily 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan beating Waqaarr (9-3) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Drum Dance (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Took keen hold towards rear, some late headway over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Guildenstern (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Shava 7-2 (8-7) In touch, chased leaders 2f out, headway on inside to lead just over 1f out, asserted inside final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Tuning Fork (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Majestical (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Started slowly, behind, never a factor, 6th of 8, 15l behind Soba Jones (8-6) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs.
Mister Elegant 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden halfway, effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 9, 9l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-0) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Jan.
Maraagel (USA) 5-2fav (9-0) Took keen hold, in touch, not clear run inside final 2f, no impression when clear final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Mr Chocolate Drop (9-0) at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
