tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon detached and always rear
mid-division, effort and headway on outside 2f out, hung left approaching final furlong, no extra
in touch and keen, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, beaten approaching final furlong
led after 1 furlong, ridden when headed approaching final furlong, weakened
mid-division, effort 2f out, kept on
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reach leaders
towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong
towards rear, ridden when carried left over 1f out, no further impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out and weakened
broke well and led, headed after 1f, ridden to lead again approaching final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden on inside when not clear over 1f out, eased when beaten
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakening, edged left over 1f out
Some old faces on show and only a tentative vote of confidence goes to Mr Cellophane who is holding his form well at present and may still have enough in reserve to fend off Witchry and Chatshow, while Lady Bahia ran an encouraging race behind the selection here 10 days ago and would have to be given a chance on 4lb better terms. Chatshow is also on a fair mark again and has proved his well being with a series of good efforts. His style of running means that he needs everything to fall in place for him, though, and he needs to be at his best today. Witchry will be a tough nut to crack if he runs up to the best of his capabilities and rates as a big threat after going close on his Wolverhampton debut last week. The son of Green Desert is very well treated on the best of his past handicap form and strong support in the betting ring would be dangerous to ignore. However, Mr Cellophane has a touch more experience of this surface and, with John Egan booked for the ride, another bold bid is expected from this half-brother to the ultra-tough Fruits Of Glory.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 5l behind Zarzu (8-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Mr Cellophane 4-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon edged left, driven out, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Heavens Walk (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Maktavish 33-1 (9-1) Chased leader, weakened final furlong, 17th of 20, 11l behind Kay Two (9-4) at York 5f hcap (5) sft in Oct.
Witchry 15-2 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, pressed winner and every chance well inside final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 12, nk behind Briannsta (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Chatshow (USA) 7-2fav (8-3) Mid-division, headway to lead 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Mandarin Spirit (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Lady Bahia (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Held up, headway on inside from well over 1f out, close up entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mr Cellophane (9-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Mr Cellophane (9-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Tartatartufata 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind How's She Cuttin' (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
