tracked leader, ridden to challenge 3f out, every chance 2f out to 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on steadily under pressure final furlong to lead close home
led until headed over 2f out, weakened soon afterwards
in rear, outpaced over 3f out and beaten
held up in touch, led over 2f out, hard pressed and headed just inside final furlong, rallied final half furlong but held towards finish
in touch on outer, chased leader 2f out, led just inside final furlong, stayed on, headed and no extra close home
always rear, outpaced 3f out and weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 3f out
towards rear, closed on leaders over 2f out on inside rail, no impression over 1f out, soon one pace
It would be dangerous to rule out Red Admiral, who makes his reappearance off a fair mark in light of the how his form is working out and he gets a slender vote over Stronghold, who won well a fortnight ago and is respected in this company. Dubai Venture also showed a god battling attitude despite the controversy caused by the incident inside the final furlong. He should make this a good test but the form of his stable has been very much under a cloud of late. Brecon is open to improvement and is one to monitor for next time. Stronghold was entitled to win as he liked at Haydock and did it in good fashion. However, this is a tougher ask and he may be vulnerable to a less exposed type. Therefore, a chance is taken with Red Admiral, who was considered good enough to hold a Racing Post Trophy entry last year. Obviously things did not go his way for Doncaster but he remains a lively prospect for handicaps this year. The step up in trip will suit this son of Red Ransom and a bold showing cannot be ruled out from him here.
Profit's Reality (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Prominent, raced wide entering straight, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 6l behind Home Affairs (8-6) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-110 (2) gd in May.
Red Admiral (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, pushed out, won at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (D3) gd in Sept beating Clasp (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Brecon 6-1 (8-10) Held up, pulled hard, effort over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 7l behind Fashionable (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gf in May.
Stronghold 1-2fav (8-12) Prominent, led 3f out, edged right 2f out, soon clear, easily, won at Haydock 1m mdn stk (4) gf in May beating First Fought (8-12) by 6l, 8 ran.
Dubai Venture Evensfav (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Almanshood (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Maxamillion (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In touch centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 5l behind Breaking Shadow (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) gs in Nov.
Royal Jet 7-1 (9-0) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to dead heat post, won at Bath 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) frm in May deadheating with Magic Instinct (9-0), 6 ran.
Nanton (USA) 40-1 (8-4) Behind, driven along over 4f, ridden over 2f, never near to challenge, 5th of 6, 22l behind Im Spartacus (8-7) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gs in May.
