mid-division, headway to track leaders 2f out, ridden and effort entering final furlong, driven and ran on towards finish
keen, held up in rear, reminders and headway on outer 4f out, driven and weakened 2f out
tracked leader until 8f out, remained close up, ridden over 3f out, lost place 2f out, driven and kept on again inside final furlong
tracked leaders, headway to chase leader 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
pulled hard, restrained in last place, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on towards finish
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge
led, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
Withdrawn
As respected as My Mentor and War Of The Roses are, the two that make most appeal for betting purposes are Apache Fort (selected) and Bassinet. The selection has an excellent record here and showed steadily progressive form throughout last year, rising around 20lbs in the weights. There's hope that he can make further progress this year and there was plenty to like about his performances in defeat since he won over course and distance in September. He hasn't shone in three recent runs over hurdles but should strip fit and well today and has sound claims. War Of The Roses has shown signs of being in the handicapper's grip but My Mentor improved for the step up to this trip last time and must be feared. Bassinet also appeals as a potential improver at this trip, she finished a never nearer third over ten furlongs here last time and has plenty of stamina in her pedigree. Her wide draw isn't a help though and we think that Apache Fort can repel all dangers.
War of The Roses (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Prominent, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Wicked Daze (10-1) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
My Mentor (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, reminders over 9f out, headway over 6f out, led 4f out, ridden clear over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, stayed on, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar beating Kylkenny (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Savannah 16-1 (9-9) With leader, led 10f out, led again 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakening when headed 2f out, 5th of 8, 8l behind Rollin 'n Tumblin (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Apache Fort 7-4fav (11-0) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Blue Hedges (10-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Bassinet (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out until ran on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Shogun Prince (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Wait For The Will (USA) 7-1 (9-9) Tracked leader to 5f out, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Capitalise (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Ross Moor 16-1 (9-9) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Noora (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Kings Story (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Dwelt, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 25l behind Western Point (8-10) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Nothingtodeclaire 40-1 (8-12) Always in rear, last of 10, 8l behind Shogun Prince (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
