soon behind, lost touch final 3f
took keen hold, chased leaders, hung left from 2f out, driven and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon recovered into mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway, driven and switched left over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong
led, hard driven from 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, no chance final 2f
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, soon one pace
held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed and unable to quicken well inside final furlong
held up in rear, shaken up 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, never reached leaders
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
11 of the 13 runners here have distance wins to their name so this should prove to be a very competitive meeting and has proven a difficult one to make a selection in but it goes to LAST SOVEREIGN with Pegasus Again and Special Reserve offered up as each way alternatives. The selection has been in great form this year winning at Kempton and finishing runner up at Doncaster last time out. He was clear-second best there and in similar conditions here should have no trouble romping home to victory. Pegasus Again has been consistent over 1m on the all weather this year running well on each occasion without finding a win. The going here should suit and a repeat of his most recent performances should see him make the money. Special Reserve returns to the track after a five month break and can make the frame if he can return to the form he was in last year. He does have a tendency to frustrate his supporter though and hasn¿t had a victory in 13 outings even though he has proven ability. Our selection then goes to Last Soverign.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Always prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Autumn Blades (8-13) by 1l, 9 ran.
Mountain Pride (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, headway on rails over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind The Fifth Member (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (4) gs in Oct.
Last Sovereign 6-1fav (9-1) Chased leader far side group, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 20, 6l behind Mister Hardy (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Trumpet Lily 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, kept on from over 1f out but never in contention, 9th of 14, 8l behind Belotto (8-9) at Newbury 1m 2f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Salient 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 13, 8l behind Markab (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp (3) pol in Nov.
La Coveta (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 5l behind Victoria Reel (9-5) at Salisbury 7f fll hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Pegasus Again (USA) 7-2 (9-4) Track leader, led over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 50 yards, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Marajaa (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Im Ova Ere Dad (IRE) 2-1fav (11-13) Switched left start, pulled hard and held up in rear, stayed on final 2f never reached leaders, 5th of 4, 5l behind Night Orbit (10-8) at Newbury 1m 2f Am hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Effigy 3-1fav (9-5) In rear, effort 2f out, stayed on, 4th of 13, 8l behind Moves Goodenough (9-2) at Bath 1m app hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Flying Valentino 40-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Soccerjackpot (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Rock Exhibition 10-1fav (9-8) 18th of 24, 24l behind Ounooi (8-9) at Curragh 1m hcap sft in Sep.
Hallingdal (UAE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up in 7th, driven and no response, 2f out, last of 8, 10l behind Marajaa (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Special Reserve (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Held up, steady headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Spouk (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
