raced stands side, behind, hung left and weakened final 3f
raced far side, led, well on terms, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on
raced far side, held up, never dangerous
led stands side group, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong
raced far side, chased leader, effort over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, no chance with stands side
raced stand side, held up, headway over 3f out, hung left 2f out soon outpaced, kept on well closing stages
raced stand side, held up, pushed along over 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
raced far side, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in far side group, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
raced stands side, held up, never on terms
raced stands side, chased leaders until weakened 2f out
raced far side, chased leader, effort halfway, weakened over 2f out
raced stands side, chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
This course suits Panshir and he gets the nod over Balerno, Marmooq and Million Percent. The last named seems to have been a round forever and has a habit of popping up in races of this nature. However, he has also run a few stinkers during his time and there is a suspicion that he is better on the artificial tracks these days. Marmooq had his confidence boosted by winning a claimer at Lingfield 17 days ago. This is tougher but he has won off an 11lb higher mark in the past, so is no forlorn hope. Balerno has a bit to find with the selection on last season's course form and appears to face an uphill task. Still, Ian Mongan has been getting a good tune out of him lately and it would be no surprise to see him go close again. Nevertheless, there are plenty of positive signs for Panshir, as he returns to racing at one of his favourite courses. His trainer, Christine Dunnett, knows how to get these old characters ready and a big run is anticipated.
Marmooq 10-1 (8-10) Made all, shaken up 2f out, ran on strongly, won at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol in Mar beating Ever Cheerful (9-9) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Million Percent 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on, 6th of 13, 3l behind His Master's Voice (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar.
Imperial Lucky (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Held up, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, not paced to challenge, 5th of 8, 3l behind One Night In Paris (9-2) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Balerno 7-1 (8-12) Held up, switched inside over 1f out, joined winner inside last, just failed, 2nd of 11, shd behind Mulberry Lad (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Networker 12-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, raced wide, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression, last of 7, 4l behind Binnion Bay (8-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Mugeba 3-1fav (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Black Sea Pearl (8-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
The London Gang 20-1 (8-9) Ridden to soon lead, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 7l behind Mulberry Lad (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Panshir (FR) 5-2fav (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Apres Ski (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
