in touch, lost place halfway, rallied and switched left over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
in rear, switched right 3f out, headway 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous
in rear, ridden over 3f out, not trouble leaders
close up, ridden over 3f out, chance over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
raced wide, prominent, joined leader halfway, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
raced wide, towards rear, effort 4f out, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, in rear, headway 4f out, switched left over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, took closer order 7f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, headed briefly halfway, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on
in touch, progress 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
held up, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, tracked leader, led briefly halfway, weakened 3f out
pulled hard mid-division, headway halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden and weakened 4f out
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The going is good to firm at the time of writing which will be fine for DANGEROUS MIDGE but if the forecast rain arrives it would help the chances of Ouster whilst Classic Vintage seems relatively versatile with regard to underfoot conditions. Dangerous Midge has an 11lb rise in the weights to contend with over this longer trip but the way that he's seen out his races suggests that the extra quarter of a mile won't be a problem. He's always been well regarded, is now progressing well and could be up to this task although cut in the ground would be an unknown. Ouster has more to prove than most but he's of definite interest on his sole run of last season and it may be worth forgiving him a modest reappearance if the price is right. Stronger credentials are put forwards by Classic Vintage who finished a long way in front of David Elsworth's runner at Pontefract and this strong stayer will appreciate this stiffer test. Class Is Class was often well backed last season and is of obvious interest whilst Hillview Boy progressed throughout last season and may have more to offer. Mark Johnston saddles two with claims in an open opener where we'll take a chance with Dangerous Midge with a proviso about the ground.
Macarthur 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader until pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off and eased, 11th of 12, 40l behind Mawatheeq (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep.
Heliodor (USA) 11-2 (8-13) Chased leader, effort 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 5l behind South Easter (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f Listed Stakes (4yo+) (1) pol in Mar.
Royal Diamond (IRE) 4-7fav (9-7) Held up last until switched out and headway on wide outside over 5f out, led over 4f out, drew well clear final 2f, very easily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct beating Ramora (8-8) by 10l, 5 ran.
Class Is Class (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Behind, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 12th of 19, 12l behind Opinion Poll (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
Far From Old (IRE) (9-1) 5th of 8, 11l behind Bassel (9-1) at Saint-cloud(FR) 1m 7f stk in Mar '09.
Classic Vintage (USA) 13-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Albaqaa (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Becausewecan (USA) 7-2 (9-10) Made most until ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Trip The Light (8-10) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.
Record Breaker (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 5l behind Red Cadeaux (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Hillview Boy (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on and challenged inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 23, 1 3/4l behind Charm School (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Pevensey (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Always behind, 11th of 14, 21l behind Dansili Dancer (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
Chiberta King 3-1 (8-6) Tracked leader until badly hampered over 8f out, stayed in third until carried left and lost place over 7f out, rallied to chase leaders 6f out, driven and weakened over 2f out, soon eased when no chance, 9th of 11, 27l behind Record Breaker (9-6) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Tinaar (USA) 15-8fav (8-8) Steadied start, held up in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon led, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced, rallied, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Red Cadeaux (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Martyr 8-1 (9-0) Always mid-division, 6th of 14, 9l behind Dansili Dancer (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
Reve De Nuit (USA) 28-1 (9-4) Mid-division, bumped and lost place 3f out, switched right over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Dangerous Midge (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Ouster (GER) 15-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 17l behind Albaqaa (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Topolski (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Behind, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 5l behind Red Cadeaux (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Raptor (GER) 5-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Bugaku (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Dansili Dancer 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 17l behind Harbinger (8-11) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Dangerous Midge (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Pushed along to lead soon after start, headed 8f out, tracked leaders after, chased leader 2f out, led again 1f out, ridden and quickened clear, won at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr beating Embsay Crag (8-4) by 5l, 12 ran.
Overrule (USA) 7-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, rapid headway over 7f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 10, 19l behind Aaim To Prosper (8-9) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Funday 8-1 (8-2) Dwelt, held up in last, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden, went 3rd just over 1f out, never near front pair, 3rd of 4, 8l behind Chock A Block (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gf in Oct.
