steady start, held up last, well in rear over 3f out, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure, caught final stride
soon tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken and lost 2nd inside final furlong
towards rear, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly well over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold early, in touch, ridden over 3f out, slightly outpaced, headway over 1f out, chased leader inside final furlong, kept on to lead final stride
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Lough Beg should complete his hat-trick although Classic Blue has been running well in defeat and Istead Rise and Willie Ever may have more to offer. The selection has been in fine form since joining Tor Sturgis from Ireland and has only needed to be pushed out to record back to back course and distance successes. He looks capable of better yet and can go in again. Istead Rise was pulled up over hurdles when last seen but has hinted at ability in maidens and market support would look significant with his yard amongst the winners. Willie Ever is similarly unexposed, having had just the four career starts. He stepped up on previous efforts when fourth on his handicap bow last time and may be able to pull a little more out of the bag. That pair are respected but Lough Beg is preferred.
Istead Rise (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, kept on, 8th of 16, 15l behind Fantastic Morning (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Jul.
Lough Beg (IRE) 4-1fav (8-10) Prominent in 5th, good headway to lead over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out, comfortably, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan beating Sahf London (9-1) by 2l, 12 ran.
Under Fire (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Led, ridden when headed approaching final furlong, faded, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Wind Flow (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
King's Fable (USA) 14-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and switched right over 2f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Fantasy Ride (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Scar Tissue 8-1 (8-9) Led 1f, tracked leaders, broke well, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 13l behind Blue Space (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Lord Orpen (IRE) 25-1 (7-11) Prominent, dropped to moderate 4th and ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 18l behind Queen Althea (8-2) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 45-70 gf in Sept.
Classic Blue (IRE) 11-2 (8-3) Towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, all out when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Mandalay Prince (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Willie Ever 10-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Jarvo (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
