behind, hit 4th, ridden 6th, soon struggling, tailed off
mistake 2nd, left tracking leader at 3rd, blundered 8th, closed to lead 3 out, in command next, stayed on strongly
took keen hold, not always fluent, held up in touch, went 3rd at 7th, ridden, blundered and went badly left 2 out, no chance after
left in lead 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, no chance with winner from next
pulled hard, led until blundered and fell 3rd
always behind, ridden and struggling well before 4 out
chased leaders, hit 7th, outpaced before 4 out, plugged on from 2 out, went modest 3rd flat
chased leaders, ridden and no impression from 3 out, left moderate 3rd next until flat
Moon Over Miami, Muhtenbar and Mahogany Blaze look the three to focus on in this beginners' chase and the vote is given to Moon Over Miami. Charlie Mann's 6-year-old was in sparkling form towards the end of last season and he was only narrowly beaten when last seen out. He should get the fast pace that he thrives on here and he looks to have a rock solid chance. Muhtenbar burst a blood vessel when last seen out and he has had quite a few chances now. He is capable of going well but he is returning from a break and he may be better for the outing. Mahogany Blaze is another returning from a break but he has his trip and ground today and he has to be considered. Space Cowboy won well last time but that was in July last year so he is another that should be fitter for this outing. Race fitness could be an issue for Moon Over Miami as well but he has solid form and can lead them home.
Classic Role 16-1 (10-11) Prominent until weakened after 3 out, 5th of 9, 20l behind Mister Benedictine (11-7) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Sept.
Mahogany Blaze (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, some headway on inside 9th, no impression approaching 3 out, 9th of 21, 18l behind Albertas Run (10-4) at Aintree 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr.
Moon Over Miami (GER) 11-2 (11-7) Held up, headway after 3 out, ridden into 3rd approaching last, stayed on under pressure, held close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Tagula Blue (11-4) at Ascot 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Dec.
Muhtenbar 8-11fav (11-2) Led, headed 3rd, not fluent 9th, weakening when mistake 2 out (bbv), 3rd of 6, 16l behind Glory Be (10-9) at Ludlow 2m beg chs (4) gd in Mar.
O De Montot (FR) (10-10) In touch to 3 out, soon beaten, 4th of 15, more than 5l behind Takis (10-7) at Compiegne 2m 4f hdl sft in May.
Sean Og (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 21l behind Rowdy Yeats (12-2) at Lingfield 2m cnd hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft.
Self Defense 6-1 (11-8) Tracked leader until 4th, outpaced after 3 out, driven and no impression approaching 3 out, 4th of 6, 10l behind dhtrs Penzance (11-4) & Arcalis (11-10) at Sandown 2m hdl (2) gf in Apr.
Space Cowboy (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) In touch, headway after 4th, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on, driven out, won at N Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul '06 beating Cream Cracker (10-11) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
