mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
switched left start, held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden when switched right inside final furlong, ran on
held up and keen, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, nearest at finish
with leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Magari makes more appeal than stablemate Adobe, while old rival Big Mystery should also make his presence felt at this level. Hiawatha and Vibe also have each-way claims on the best of their form and cannot confidently be ruled out. Big Mystery hails from a yard very capable of landing a touch in this type of event and he is one to seriously monitor in the betting market. He is closely matched with the selection and should not be too far away if this goes to form. Adobe would have carried this lot in heyday and can usually be relied upon to run a sound race. However, he is not getting any younger and, as he now lacks a change of gear, he will always be a risky proposition. Therefore, it can pay to side with his less exposed stablemate Magari, who shaped as if her turn is close over this course and distance just over a fortnight ago. Graham Gibbons was in the plate on that occasion and it can be considered significant that he has seen fit to make himself available to keep the partnership intact this afternoon.
Dara Mac 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 13, 5l behind Qualitair Wings (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Hiawatha (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 5f out, weakened 4f out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Topton (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Magari 11-2 (9-2) Always prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 13, hd behind Awaaser (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol.
Adobe 25-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Rotuma (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol.
Big Mystery (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Awaaser (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol.
Vibe 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, lost position 3f out, ridden 2f out, rallied and edged left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Cayman Breeze (9-3) at W'hampton 7f stk (7) pol.
Glenviews Oldport (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, ran on well towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind My Lilli (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (7) pol.
Fantasy Crusader 5-1 (8-9) Always behind, 10th of 13, 15l behind Topton (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
