made all, quickened over 1f out, ran on well, readily
went left start, held up, pushed along over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, no impression
pressed winner until over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, well beaten after
tracked leaders, took keen hold, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, switched right and closed over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, ran on, no impression
tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd over 2f out until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
This is another strong heat and should provide a few pointers. Corinthia Knight overcame trouble in-running to land a Class 2 event over 6f at Kempton last month. He has won on Tapeta and is likely to give a good account again but TO WAFIJ (NAP) should take all the beating if taking to the all-weather. Roger Varian’s colt kept good company on Turf last season after making a winning start at Yarmouth. He never ran a bad race and was probably a bit unlucky in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket in October as he missed the break. Stone Of Destiny, Desert Doctor, Nearest Green and Lord Of The Glen all need to take a significant step forward to follow up recent wins and Lake Volta drops back to the minimum for the first time and may find a few of these too speedy.
Corinthia Knight (IRE) Evensfav (9-2) Chased leaders, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, soon 2nd, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well, won at Kempton 6f stks (2) pol in Jan beating Danzan (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Desert Doctor (IRE) 7-4 (9-8) Tracked leader, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (4) pol in Jan beating Emilia James (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Lake Volta (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 11 1/2l behind Beatbox Rhythm (9-9) at Newcastle 6f stks (2) pol in Oct.
Lord Of The Glen 2-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, quickened clear, ran on well, won at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) pol in Feb beating Wiff Waff (9-4) by 3l, 3 ran.
Nearest Green 4-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, won at Newcastle 5f stks (4) pol in Jan beating Choice Encounter (9-8) by 2l, 6 ran.
Stone Of Destiny 5-2 (9-2) Towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leader final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 6f stks (4) pol in Jan beating Dubai Acclaim (9-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
To Wafij (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Stumbled leaving stalls, close up, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Abel Handy (9-1) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Oct.
