steadied start, held up mid-division, good headway on inside over 2f out to chase leaders, not clear run over 1f out, nowhere to go and heavily checked inside final furlong, not recover
behind, good headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near finish
held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold towards rear, headway to chase leaders well over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly final furlong
took keen hold in touch, ridden 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
mid-division, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on until headed near finish
prominent on inner, effort and every chance over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
led until headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
started slowly, pressed leader after 2f, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, soon well behind
in touch, ridden to dispute lead 1f out, headed, no extra, one pace inside final furlong
steadied start, took keen hold towards rear, not clear run and checked over 2f out, never dangerous final 2f
towards rear, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced final 2f
Sovereignty won well last time and he is confident choice to score again; the list of dangers is headed by Guildenstern and Ishibee. The selection returned to winning ways at Wolverhampton last time and he was good value for his winning margin over Sion Hill. He remains on a handy mark and with that confidence booster under his belt he can go in again. Guildenstern ran well last time when finishing fourth behind Strathmore at Southwell and this step-up in trip should suit. Ishibee disappointed last time but she may have found the trip a little on the sharp side and she should be more at home over 7f. Epidaurian King had been running well prior to a disappointing effort at Southwell last time and the handicapper may now have his measure. Sovereignty arrives here in good heart and he is taken to win again.
Epidaurian King (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 11th of 13, 20l behind Hits Only Jude (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs.
Sovereignty (JPN) 7-2 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead close home, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Sion Hill (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Guildenstern (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Held up, headway and hung left over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 1/2l behind Strathmore (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Ishibee (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, wide and outpaced final 2f, last of 7, 8l behind Earl Compton (8-11) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Grand Assault 10-3 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, when 4th halfway, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Reigning Monarch (9-0) at Kempton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Contented (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Behind, some headway 3f out, soon ridden, no chance over 2f out, 11th of 13, 20l behind Carlitos Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Task Complete 25-1 (9-3) Led to post, ran wide into straight, always behind, 11th of 13, 23l behind Faithful Ruler (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) In touch, effort to chase leader over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Crimson Fern (11-1) at Lingfield 6f amt hcp (6) pol.
Vlasta Weiner 33-1 (8-4) Tracked winner to over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 9, 15l behind Regal Royale (8-9) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden to lead just over 1f out, soon headed, quickly outpaced by winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Epidaurian King (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Montzando 9-1 (8-6) Started slowly, held up, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Blessed Place (9-3) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jun.
Iron Pearl 14-1 (8-9) Soon outpaced, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 8l behind High Reach (9-0) at Southwell 5f sll (6) fbs.
