held up towards rear, hit 6th and 3 out, soon weakened
behind, struggling from 7th, outpaced 3 out, stayed on after next, went 4th flat
held up towards rear, making headway when hit 4 out, chased leaders and ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next
in touch, hit 7th, pressed leader from 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on under pressure to lead final 75 yards
mid-division until 7th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, led after 3 out, soon hard pressed, ridden approaching last, no extra when headed final 75 yards
in touch, hit 4 out, effort after 3 out, weakened next
chased leader until 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
led, hung left from 7th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Rosita Bay, Tessanoora and Absolut Power are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Rosita Bay. The selection won well last time out when beating L'oudon and although rising in the weights she looks a progressive type and is taken to defy the handicapper under conditions that suit. Tessanoora rates the main danger on her latest third behind Manhattan Boy, she looks sure to be suited by this faster surface and should be noted in the market. Absolut Power is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best. Kelrev returns to hurdles on a lenient mark compared to his chase rating and is another to note in the market. Of the remainder Lord Of Beauty could go well if fit after a 630 day abscence but the suspicion is she may just need the run and with this in mind for the winner we return to Rosita Bay.
Heathcote 10-1 (10-7) Prominent, chased leading pair 3 out, weakened approaching next, 7th of 17, 18l behind Overstrand (10-5) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) hvy.
Absolut Power (GER) 8-1 (11-5) Held up, stayed on from last, took 4th towards finish, never on terms, 4th of 8, 11l behind Legally Fast (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Nov.
Tessanoora 7-2 (11-5) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 9, 25l behind Manhattan Boy (10-7) at Newbury 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Nov.
Festive Chimes (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up and keen, chased leaders 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Tarlac (11-3) at Ascot 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) sft in Nov.
Lord of Beauty (FR) 40-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 20, 35l behind Genghis (10-13) at Aintree 2m 4f lst hcp hdl (A) gs in Apr '05.
Wotchalike (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on approaching last, never troubled leaders, 4th of 19, 14l behind Spear Thistle (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Kelrev (FR) 11-2 (11-1) In touch, blundered 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 10, 27l behind Kalca Mome (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs 0-150 (2) sft.
Rosita Bay 7-2 (10-10) Held up, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders next, led flat, all out, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft beating L'oudon (11-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cold Mountain (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, ridden after 3 out, one pace, 6th of 13, 13l behind Templer (10-10) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Nov.
Up At Midnight 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, headed when mistake and weakened 2 out, 6th of 11, 14l behind Wee Dinns (11-8) at Stratford 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl (3) gd in Apr.
Tritonville Lodge (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Always behind, 12th of 15, well behind Harrycat (11-1) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jul.
Atlantic City 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 5th, 8th of 14, 21l behind Anticipating (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (E) gf in Sept '05.
