held up in touch, driven along 3f out, went 2nd 2f out to inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure
slowly away, held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, driven to go 2nd inside final furlong, quickened under hand riding to lead final 50 yards
held up in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f
took keen hold tracking leaders, driven and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, broke down and pulled up over 1f out
chased leaders to 2f out, soon weakened
reared and stumbled start, always behind, struggling final 3f
led, pushed 3 lengths clear 1f out, ran on until headed and not pace of winner final 50 yards
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
This can go the way of course and distance winner Nuit Sombre who is narrowly preferred to Sawwaah and The Jailer. The selection won well last time when beating Sawwaah and the race has worked out really well. This is the time to be on him as he does go well fresh and with a proven ability to handle the track and a top apprentice booked he should go close. Sawwaah finished behind the selection in that Chepstow race but he has since been out and won twice, although on these terms he looks to have a little to find with the selection. The Jailer went off too quickly here last time so may benefit from a more patient ride, while Prince Valentine goes well here and could represent some each-way value. However, Nuit Sombre ticks plenty of boxes in this contest and gets our nomination.
Jalamid (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) In touch until over 2f out, last of 18, 22l behind Orpsie Boy (9-1) at Salisbury 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Sawwaah (IRE) 4-1 (10-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on bit 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Newbury 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf beating Tizzy May (10-9) by 2l, 15 ran.
Christmas Truce (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon hung left and no impression, 5th of 12, 6l behind Sawwaah (9-7) at Brighton 1m 2f hcap (6) gf.
Winds of Kildare (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 12l behind Wodhill Schnaps (9-0) at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs.
Bogaz (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Went right start, held up, headway over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, no chance after, 6th of 11, 8l behind Magroom (9-3) at Brighton 7f sll (6) gf.
Good Wee Girl (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, soon no impression, 7th of 11, 9l behind Magroom (9-3) at Brighton 7f sll (6) gf.
The Jailer 16-1 (9-3) Led, clear over 4f out, reduced lead and headed over 1f out, weakened, 4th of 11, 12l behind Birkside (9-8) at Brighton 1m 2f sll (6) sft in May.
Rowan Pursuit 12-1 (7-7) Always behind, 5th of 7, 8l behind Mamichor (8-13) at Brighton 1m clm (6) frm.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly, 6th of 10, 15l behind Missie Baileys (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f clm (5).
Prince Valentine 15-2 (8-9) Held up in rear, moderate headway final 3f, 6th of 12, 15l behind Alqaayid (8-7) at Brighton 1m 2f hcap (6) sft in May.