led, driven and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced on inside, took keen hold mid-division, headway and went 2nd 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, hard driven final furlong, headed final stride
took keen hold, mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leader, slight lead after 2f out, narrowly headed after 1f out, stayed on under pressure
took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened after 2f out
took keen hold, held up, driven along over 4f out, one pace and no chance final 2f out
took keen hold, held up, ridden 4f out, soon struggling
chased leaders, ridden and stayed on one pace final 2f
held up in rear, pushed along and looked struggling entering straight, driven and headway towards inside over 1f out, stayed on gamely to lead final stride
held up in rear, stayed on final 2f, no danger
Bertie May and Hold Em both have to give weight away so preference is for Voice Of Reason. Any big moves in the market should be taken note of, however the selection could be hard to beat despite his winners penalty. Richard Hughes is an interesting jockey booking on Carl Llewellyn's son of Accordion and the horse was impressive when winning easily on debut at Folkestone. Assuming that he acts on the ground and isn't outpaced, then a big run looks on the cards. Bertie May needs to be on top form to win under a big weight back from a break, whilst Hold Em should be fit and is a winner at the track. Dover's Hill has some good form, whilst Washango is consistent and has the urgings of a certain Mr McCoy this afternoon. Noble Alan is another who comes with a good reputation, however we will stick with Voice Of Reason for the winner.
Bertie May 7-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, carried over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (4) gs in Mar beating Rightway Star (10-11) by a nk, 9 ran.
Hold Em (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ran on well, readily, won at Ascot 2m nhf (3) gf in Nov beating Karasakal (11-0) by 2l, 8 ran.
Noble Alan (GER) 5-2fav (11-2) Held up, headway on outer over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, won at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Nov beating Waterloo Road (11-2) by 10l, 18 ran.
Shoreacres (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, led 4f out, in command over 1f out, driven out, won at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) gd in Nov beating Winsley Hill (10-9) by 6l, 6 ran.
All About Trigger (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, outpaced over over 5f out, headway inisde final 2f, hung left inside final furlong, kept on well, nearest finish, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Phoudamour (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Dover's Hill 150-1 (11-0) Carried badly right start and lost many lengths, headway over 4f out, hung left under pressure, stayed on, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Run For Moor (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Private Aye (IRE) 22-1 (11-8) Held up, effort over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 17, 18l behind Queen Poline (10-1) at Haydock 2m nhf (4) sft in Nov.
Theatre Dance (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Held up in touch, headway over 10f out, led over 3f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Pangbourne (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Jan '06.
Uffa Fox (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Prominent, led after 3f, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 21, 19l behind Diamond Harry (10-9) at Newbury 2m nhf (2) sft in Mar.
Washango (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, every chance final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 15, nk behind Over Sixty (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Voice of Reason (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, steady headway from halfway, chased leaders over 3f out, led 2f out, comfortably, won at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Nov beating Vodka Brook (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Willie Warson (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Pimpinella.
