tracked leaders, led 3 out, kept on well
tracked leader, outpaced 3 out, chased winner after last, kept on
held up mid-division, no impression from 3 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
led to 3 out, 3 lengths down when hit last, no extra
held up towards rear, never dangerous
held up, outpaced from 3 out
held up towards rear, blundered 4 out, soon beaten, tailed off
mid-division and keen, weakened from 5th
Rightway Star is going the right way and is selected ahead of Destiny Hill and Quicuyo. Irish raider Winter Star is also worth bearing in mind, as he is a well related individual and has plenty scope for improvement. However, his long absence is very off-putting and he would make limited appeal at cramped odds. Quicuyo was modest on the Flat but was quite impressive when winning his hurdles debut in October. Graham Lee has an excellent record when riding for Peter Montieth and a market move would be dangerous to ignore. Destiny Hill is at the right end of the weights and hails from a yard in good form with their jumpers. Her form in bumpers has been encouraging and she has a fair chance of at least making the frame on these terms. However, Rightway Star makes more appeal at this stage, as he was a real eye-catcher when winning at Bangor three weeks ago. The son of Stowaway created the impression there is plenty more to come on that occasion and should be followed while the iron is still steaming.
Quicuyo (GER) 22-1 (10-12) Held up behind, headway 3 out, ridden and stayed on well to lead flat, won at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Oct beating Montana Slim (11-5) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Rightway Star (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, left in lead 2 out, 1 length up when hit last, kept on well, won at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Greenbridge (10-12) by 3l, 12 ran.
Bazart 100-1 (8-3) Held up, effort over 2f out, no impression, 11th of 21, 10l behind Malt Or Mash (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcap (2) gf in Nov (Flat).
Besi 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, well behind Moonhawk (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Nov.
Emerald Bay (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 10, 3l behind Ansells Pride (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Nov (Flat).
Quws Law (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) In touch, led 2nd, headed before 3 out, ridden and one pace from next, 4th of 16, 7l behind Star Player (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Sammy Spiderman 100-1 (10-5) Always behind, 10th of 16, 39l behind Montana Slim (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Tsaroxy (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Held up, headway after 3 out, 4th when hit next, no impression when blundered last, 4th of 11, 27l behind Atticus Boy (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Winter Star 25-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some progress after halfway, weakened 3 out, 17th of 21, well behind Heron's Flight (11-8) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Destiny Hill 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, headway 5f out, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind It's A Discovery (10-12) at Hexham 2m mrs nhf (5) gf in Nov.
