mid-division, 8th and struggling 3 out, soon well beaten
mid-division, nudged along towards rear before 3 out, reminders and ran on flat, went 3rd towards finish
held up in mid-division, headway before 4th, mistake next, not fluent 6th, weakened 2 out
held up towards rear, pushed along before 4th, well beaten from 6th
raced keenly, led, headed and mistake 2 out, 3rd and weakening last, lost 3 places flat
held up well in rear, not always fluent, headway before 3 out, no impression 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat
chased leader, led 2 out, ridden and asserted flat, stayed on well, readily
chased leaders, pushed along after 5th, struggling in 7th 3 out, plugged on flat
towards rear, headway when mistake 6th, 6th 3 out, no impression when not fluent 2 out, went 3rd flat after last until towards finish
prominent, every chance 2 out, held by winner flat, kept on
not always fluent towards rear, well beaten 9th 3 out
Muhtamar posted his best effort so far when runner-up over track and trip on last month’s reappearance. He’s preferred to Limerick Leader, who faded badly at Carlisle on his return to action and hurdling bow. SOFT RISK had a subsequent winner back in third when making an impressive winning debut in a bumper here. Nicky Richards’ charge is related to a winner over jumps and should go close if taking to the obstacles. Scots Poet also landed a bumper when successful at Stratford on his first outing for a new yard while Travail D'orfevre has undergone wind surgery since last in action having won a bumper at this venue on his earlier debut.
Choctaw Brave (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Led, dropped to mid-division after 5th, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 10, dist behind Gredin (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f (4) sft in Oct.
Domandlouis (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, outpaced 3f out, no impression, 9th of 13, 18 1/4l behind Prairie Wolf (10-10) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in May.
Limerick Leader (FR) 4-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, gradually faded, 9th of 11, 18 1/4l behind Feel Like De Baune (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f (5) gd in Oct.
Moonacura (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Raced in rear, ridden before 3 out, soon struggling, 10th of 12, 37 3/4l behind Harper's Brook (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f (4) sft in Oct.
Muhtamar (FR) 7-1 (10-12) Pulled hard, chased leaders, left 2nd 4th, ridden before last, headed flat, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Gentleman De Mai (10-12) at Ayr 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Scots Poet 50-1 (11-0) Held up off the pace in last pair, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, switched right and strong run between horses inside final furlong, led final 110 yards, quickened clear, won at Stratford 2m (5) gd in Aug beating Grazeon It (10-4) by 2l, 13 ran.
Soft Risk (FR) 3-1 (11-0) In rear, steady headway end of back straight, cruised into contention entering home straight, travelled easily to lead over 1f out, quickened clear final furlong, won at Ayr 2m (5) sft in May beating Fathers Advice (10-8) by 9l, 8 ran.
The Jad Factor (IRE) 22-1 (11-1) Raced keenly, chased leaders, not fluent 7th, weakened 2 out, 4th of 12, 23l behind Lesser (11-7) at Kelso 2m 5f (4) gd in May.
Travail D'Orfevre (FR) 6-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out but little response and soon faded, 8th of 10, 19 3/4l behind Donna's Double (11-2) at Newcastle 2m (5) gs in Mar.
Well Planted (FR) 25-1 (11-3) Midfield, pushed along before 2 out, remote third when fell last, at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Wotsmyname (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Raced awkwardly in last pair, and jumped left, struggling in rear after 3rd, poor 5th before the last, 5th of 7, 21 3/4l behind Haute Estime (10-4) at Kelso 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Enemy At The Gate (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, soon struggling, 8th of 12, 20l behind Harper's Brook (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f (4) sft in Oct.
