mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
steadied start, always behind
steadied and switched left start, behind, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, ran on
always towards rear
soon behind
Ragasah, Legacy and Dexileos are among the three for the shortlist and we will plump for the first named. Ragasah was well beaten in a recent handicap at the track but this really is the correct level for the horse and at the likely odds, we are prepared to take the chance. Legacy is a course-and-distance winner. That sort of form is thin on the ground and he can be anticipated to go close. Dexileos has gone close on two recent occasions. He seems to be unfazed by steps up in trip and he continues to be in good heart. Summer Shades was rated on the turf in the mid-60s. He returns from a long absence on this occasion. Golden Spectrum does not do things spectacularly but he is relatively consistent. Cooleycall Star was a staying on third at Lingfield Park a couple of days ago. He hasn't always shaped up when tried over this trip so he is watched this afternoon. Ragasah is likely to be a decent price in a weak affair so are vote is offered accordingly.
Summer Shades 25-1 (7-13) Held up, ridden, headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest at finish, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Out For A Stroll (8-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Veneer (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 13l behind Preskani (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Vizulize 16-1 (8-10) Held up and keen, ridden and headway well over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 5th of 13, 2l behind Nisr (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f app banded (7) pol in Jan.
Golden Spectrum (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, ridden clear over 2f out, headed, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Latif (9-9) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs.
Musiotal 3-1fav (8-11) In rear, strong run over 1f out, finished well, 6th of 12, 3l behind Mr Belvedere (8-8) at Lingfield 1m banded stk (7) pol.
Legacy (JPN) 9-2 (8-7) Held up, headway on inside over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Itcanbedone Again (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Ruby Sunrise (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, effort and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Smirfys Night (9-1) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Oct.
Cooleycall Star (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Held up, plenty to do 2f out, strong run final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Lauren Louise (9-2) at Lingfield 6f mdn clm (7) pol.
Dexileos (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Tracked winner throughout, ridden 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mr Belvedere (8-8) at Lingfield 1m banded stk (7) pol.
Joe Jo Star 28-1 (8-7) Always prominent, ridden over 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Desert Lover (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Lakeside Guy (IRE) 12-1 (7-13) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Spark Up (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Mutared (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden 3f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ringarooma (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Ragasah 10-1 (7-11) Headway to chase leaders after 2f, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 11, 13l behind Lucius Verrus (8-11) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
