prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up, in rear, not clearest of runs well over 1f out, switched right to ouside over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led final 150 yards, won going away
behind, headway on inside over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out and soon every chance, until outpaced by winner final 150 yards, no extra near finish
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
raced wide, behind, came wide and struggling into straight well over 1f out
behind, under pressure and struggling 3f out, short lived effort on inside over 1f out
in touch, hampered and snatched up 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders on inside, tracked leader gong well 2f out, led over 1f out, soon pressed and kept on until headed and outpaced by winner final 150 yards
soon tracked leader, led 4f out, until headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
led until 4f out, chased leader until ridden and hung left 2f out, weakened quickly soon after
held up, in touch, not clear run briefly well over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
Hannicean, Franco is my Name and Aflaam make the shortlist here, with Franco is my Name looking open to more progression and given the nod in a race where the shortlisted trio all boast winning form last time out. Hannicean ended a winless run stretching back almost two years on his latest start, and although the handicapper has not over-reacted, a follow up may be unlikely. Aflaam has won two of his last three starts,and he is clearly in good heart. However, he looks to defy top weight and a 6lb penalty here, while he is yet to shine over this trip. Franco is my Name shaped well to take his last two contests, and he is unbeaten in handicap grade, having been given a decent mark after three maiden runs. Franco is my Name's form looks solid, and he can complete the hat-trick before the handicapper can get a grip of him.
Aflaam (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Trafalgar Square (9-4) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Franco Is My Name 7-2fav (9-0) Held up, switched right and headway on outer from over 2f out, ridden to chase clear leader over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 1m 3f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan beating Eseej (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Bid For Glory 13-2 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Officer In Command (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Vinces 7-2 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Resentful Angel (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Diamond Twister (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra when slightly hampered towards finish, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Marmooq (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
St Savarin (FR) 100-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden and lost place 5f out, 9th of 11, 30l behind Shadows Lengthen (9-1) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Dec.
Freedom Fire (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Held up in touch, smooth headway going well over 3f out, led 2f out, in command final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jan beating On Terms (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Granny McPhee 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, not clear run on inside over 2f out, soon switched right, edged left over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Make Amends (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Awatuki (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Dwelt, took keen hold, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out soon weakened, last of 7, 18l behind Quinsman (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcap (5) pol.
Aah Haa 25-1 (8-9) Soon towards rear, no extra under pressure from under 2f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Linsalata (8-13) at Cork 6f 2yo stk gd in Oct '07.
Dark Ranger 11-1 (8-5) Held up, in touch, effort when short of room 1f out, kept on, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Resentful Angel (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Hannicean 11-4fav (8-6) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 9, 6l behind Formidable Guest (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Allanit (GER) 8-1 (9-10) Led, raced keenly, headed over 9f out, tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 21l behind Rose Row (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
