tracked leaders, lost place and pushed along in mid-division over 3f out, rallied chasing leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up well off the pace in last pair, headway out wide inside final 2f, soon ridden, went modest 3rd over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders in 5th, good headway tracking leaders then led halfway, pushed along and headed over 3f out, weakened and eased final 2f, virtually pulled up
held up in mid-division, towards rear and pushed along over 3f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway under pressure inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
off the pace towards rear, stayed on inside in home straight, never a factor
led until halfway, pressed leader, led again over 3f out, came clear over 1f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders on inside, hung badly left and stayed on inside in home straight, never a factor
tracked leader until before halfway, handy 3rd, pushed along 3f out, went 2nd again turning in until over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
steadied rear, some headway over 1f out, never going pace to get involved
held up in mid-division, headway tracking leaders turning in, went 2nd over 2f out, soon hung left, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner
Victory March was in good form at the end of last year and is starting to slip down the weights again. Oisin Murphy keeps faith with Wolverhampton winner First Charge, who has only been raised 4lb. This longer trip is within his range and Myboymax won over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in December. Prince Abu is a course and distance winner who was beaten under a length over 1m4f here earlier in the month but it’s about time JUBILEE GIRL (NAP) was getting her head back in front with this intermediate distance expected to suit Karl Burke’s filly.
Mukha Magic 10-1 (10-0) Led, headed over 12f out, chased leader until 9f out, outpaced and no impression over 2f out, 3rd of 4, 8 1/2l behind Carzola (9-3) at Lingfield 2m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Victory March (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, made no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Legendary Day (9-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
King Francis (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Malakahna (9-8) at Newmarket 2m hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Myboymax (FR) 20-1 (8-7) In touch towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 7 1/4l behind Nolton Cross (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Mar.
First Charge (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride and awkwardly away, behind, closer into 7th halfway, headway chasing leaders when edged left over 1f out, ridden hung left and went 2nd 1f out, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Feb beating Johnny Boom (10-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Gold Arch 10-1 (10-0) Slowly away, raced in rear, ridden and still plenty to do 3f out, stayed on strongly last 110 yards, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Master Milliner (10-0) at York 2m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Notimeforanother (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Raced wide, close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Sax Appeal (8-4) at Southwell 1m 3f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Angel On High (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Headway out wide to lead over 10f out until 10f out, lost 2nd halfway, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, soon behind, last of 12, 24 1/2l behind Buxted Too (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Jubilee Girl 11-4 (9-6) Raced in second, ridden to lead home turn, shaken up over 2f out, faced strong challenge approaching final furlong, no extra and headed inside final 110yds, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Dubai Jeanius (10-0) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Prince Abu (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Steadied start, held up in last trio, good headway out wide over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd inside final 100 yards, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Theonlywayiswessex (9-10) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Billy Bathgate 25-1 (8-7) Prominent, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and weakened final 110yds, 5th of 7, 2l behind Legendary Day (9-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
