led 2f, tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
raced keenly tracking leaders on inside, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, not pace to challenge
tracked leaders, pushed along out wide 3f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge
keen in mid-division out wide, hung left and outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened and behind, tailed off
raced keenly in last pair, shaken up over 1f out, plugged on final furlong, never troubled leaders
sweating and unruly start, steadied rear, never on terms
raced keenly in mid-division on inside, pushed along and headway chasing leaders over 2f out, never going pace to threaten, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, some late minor headway, never on terms
This looks a very competitive affair but, of the four previous winners, Godolphin’s Siskany is the only one to have previously raced on Turf. Beating All was impressive when making a winning debut at Kempton, however, and should give a good account under Hollie Doyle. His yard also run the twice-raced Zikany but it’s another maiden, EAGLE TERRACE, who makes most appeal. Out of a Grade 3 winner in the States, the Gleneagles gelding got tired on heavy going at Newbury in October but an earlier second at Haydock was full of promise.
Beating All (USA) 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, headway up the inner after 2f out, led 1f out and kept on strongly, comfortable, won at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Dec beating Foxes Tales (9-5) by 1l, 12 ran.
Oz Legend (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Midfield, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, reduced deficit entering final furlong, ran on strongly to lead close home, won at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec beating Counsel (9-5) by 1l, 10 ran.
Siskany 5-4fav (9-5) Led early, handy, switched right over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Sep beating Barn Owl (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Surefire 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, ridden 2f out, strong headway inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Dec beating Mobaadel (9-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Eagle Terrace 3-1fav (9-5) Led narrowly, pushed along 2f out, headed and weakened 1f out, 4th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Scope (9-5) at Newbury 1m stks (4) hvy in Oct.
Handsome (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up in midfield and switched towards centre, drifted to near rail halfway, ridden behind leaders 3f out, one pace from over 2f out, 7th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Oz Legend (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
In The Breeze (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, ran on, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Percy's Lad (9-5) at Salisbury 1m stks (5) gd in Sep.
Moneykenny (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Amongst leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Adayar (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (4) sft in Oct.
Zikany 17-2 (9-5) Towards rear of midfield, some headway when pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong but never troubled leaders, 4th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Emperor Spirit (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Dec.
