tracked leaders, behind from 5th
led, headed approaching 4th, hit next, weakened from 3 out
chased leaders, hit 4th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, chased leader after 3 out, led on bit after last, cheekily
held up, headway after 3 out, chased leading pair after 2 out, one pace
Nonrunner
Another chance is given to Aureate but this is no formality with First Buddy, Rich Lord and Golden Dagger all considered. Aureate was well supported at Doncaster but lacked the pace on the drying ground to get the better of a couple of potentially useful rivals. Jamie Moore rode him last time and this is his only ride on the card this afternoon. The softer conditions will suit and he can gain compensation. First Buddy made a promising debut but didn't always look straightforward on the level and is far from certain to act on the ground. The conditions are no concern for Rich Lord who was just under 9 lengths behind Starting Point last time on heavy ground and he must be feared. Golden Dagger is the other to enter calculations as she also showed ability at Wetherby but this contest appears to be a good bit tougher and Aureate is preferred.
Admiral Savannah (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 5th, 5th of 13, 32l behind Space Mission (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Aureate 11-4fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden next, kept on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 18, 8l behind Songe (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Cinaman (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, struggling from 5th, 6th of 11, 28l behind Callisto Moon (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Colditz (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 8, 23l behind Approved Force (10-12) at Leicester 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Rich Lord 9-1 (10-7) Held up, ridden and smooth headway from 3 out, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Starting Point (11-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Rosbay (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Held up behind, kept on from 3 out, never near leaders, 8th of 18, 20l behind Songe (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Winter Lane 66-1 (8-2) Keen, tracked leader, ridden 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 6th of 7, well behind Three Boars (8-13) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec (Flat).
Golden Dagger (IRE) 11-4fav (10-5) In touch, not much room when challenged last, one pace flat, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Hello Nod (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov.
First Buddy 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway from 4 out to chase winner 2 out, driven and kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Los Nadis (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Into Action 125-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 46l behind Serabad (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
