chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
broke well, soon steadied to rear, headway and not clear run 1f out, soon eased
slowly into stride, always toward rear
steady start, pulled hard, held up, always toward rear
pulled hard, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, never troubled leaders
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed and stayed on inside final furlong
held up, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
This is the toughest race on the card to assess, and we will give a narrow vote to Prince Of Thebes, with Eisteddfod and Look Here's Carol put forward as likely dangers. The selection is trained by Andrew Balding who is not averse to plundering competitive handicaps. This son of Desert Prince is very lightly raced and was successful first time out last season, beating Welcome Stranger in game fashion. He only had one more outing, finishing third in a competitive classified event. He still looks on a decent mark here and as he obviously goes well fresh, he looks the best option today. Eisteddfod came up against two improving types last time Iffraaj and High Reach. The runner up landed a decent prize last week so the form is rock solid and he will be difficult to keep out of the frame. Look Here's Carol ran a blinder to finish third in the Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster. That was over six furlongs, but she has top form over this trip as well and should be thereabouts. European progressed nicely last season and is another one to bear in mind, but the pick of the weights today is Prince Of Thebes and he gets the decision.
Eisteddfod 11-4fav Chased leaders, ridden and effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Iffraaj at Kempton 6f hcp gd in Mar.
Membership (USA) 20-1 Behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 6, 19l behind Autumn Glory at Doncaster 1m lst stk gd in Mar.
Kings Point (IRE) 50-1 In touch, effort on stand rails to press leaders 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Mac Love at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 (A1) gd in Sept.
Audience 9-1 Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 12l behind Autumn Glory at Doncaster 1m lst stk gd in Mar.
European (ARG) 14-1 Won a Group 2 at San Isidro beating Potro Rise a neck, 1m firm 11 ran, in Sep.
Fantasy Believer 22-1 Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 15, 24l behind Merlin's Dancer at Doncaster 6f hcp gd in Mar.
Look Here's Carol (IRE) 25-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind La Cucaracha at Doncaster 6f lst stk gd.
Jedburgh 8-1 Tracked leaders, effort when hampered over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 6l behind Wizard of Noz at Newmarket 7f hcp (C1) gd in Oct.
Moayed 40-1 Held up in rear, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Eccentric at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stk (A1) pol in Mar.
My Paris 25-1 Chased leaders stand side to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 20th of 22, 22l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Uhoomagoo 4-1 Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase clear leader over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, soon clear, won at W'hampton 7f hcp (D2) pol in Mar beating Wessex by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Oasis Star (IRE) 11-1 Gradually came towards stands' side, mid-division, lost place halfway, no danger after, 9th of 16, 12l behind Stream of Gold at Newmarket 7f hcp (C1) sft in Oct.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 5-1 Pulled hard early, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, until inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Invasian at Folkestone 1m 2f stk (C) gs in Aug.
Ace of Hearts 22-1 Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 8l behind Zero Tolerance at Newmarket 1m hcp (C1) gs in Oct.
Master Robbie 20-1 Held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, soon quickened clear, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f hcp (C1) pol in Mar beating Lygeton Lad by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Alfonso 11-4fav Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Nero's Return at Pontefract 1m hcp gs in Mar.
Indian Steppes (FR) 10-1 Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, led 1f out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Lingfield 7f stk (D2) pol in Mar beating Desert Dreamer by 4l, 9 ran.
St Petersburg 12-1 Mid-division far side, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, 19th of 22, 22l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Marshman (IRE) 7-1 Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 2l behind Goodenough Mover at Lingfield 7f hcp (C1) pol in Oct.
