dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge
soon led, clear with one other, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on
led and taken early to post, in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened 1f out
raced wide, mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to go 3rd 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, nearest finish
held up mid-division, ridden and headway when switched right approaching final furlong, kept on
broke well, steadied to track leader and clear of remainder, raced keenly, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, ridden out
always in rear
EVER CHEERFUL can at least make punters temporarily pleased with victory in the last but in a competitive race Takaamul and Shaded Edge are just two more of many with chances. The selection has been running consistently well off marks around this one including last time when he stayed on well to grab a place. Higher ratings have not proved a barrier either and he won off five pounds higher at this time last year. Takaamul won off his current mark last January and showed much better form than in recent starts last time when second in a similar race over a shorter trip here. His only win has come over a mile so he should be suited by this seven furlong mission. Shaded Edge narrowly missed out over course and distance last time in almost identical conditions. Off the same rating again here he should go well again with Martin Dwyer returning to the saddle who did the steering for his last victory. Ugenius and Imperial Djay are two further to consider with enough form on their side to suggest a challenge but in a tricky one to finish we side with Ever Cheerful.
Lend A Grand (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Settled behind, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Super Frank (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Salt of The Earth (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 18l behind Highly Regal (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Ever Cheerful 16-1 (8-2) Raced keenly, chased winner after 2f, ridden and effort over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on well for 3rd, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Super Frank (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Ugenius 10-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, hard driven halfway, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Lopinot (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Erra Go On 20-1 (7-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th approaching straight, ridden along and no extra from 1 1/2f out, last of 12, 16l behind Ragged Staff (8-10) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Coeur Courageux (FR) 5-1 (9-10) Reared start, always in rear, 8th of 10, 20l behind Mountain Pass (9-8) at Brighton 1m clm (6) frm in Jun.
Ten Pole Tudor 33-1 (8-12) Stumbled leaving stalls and bumped start, soon pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, well behind final 2f, 6th of 7, 31l behind Dichoh (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol.
Ardent Prince 9-4fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, not quicken and weakened quickly over 1f out, 11th of 13, 10l behind Ergo (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Shaded Edge 7-2fav (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, every chance, not quite pace of winner, took 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Bollywood Style (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Trivia (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, 11th of 14, 13l behind Tabulate (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Jul.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 13l behind Gracie's Gift (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Takaamul 20-1 (8-9) Prominent, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Hollow Jo (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Suhayl Star (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Taken to post early, keen, tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Alfredtheordinary (9-0) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) pol.
Chalentina 12-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, raced in last place, ridden and headway on inside from over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 5th of 13, 3l behind Silidan (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
