outpaced towards rear, some late headway, never nearer
slowly into stride, chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
led, soon pressed, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, driven 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
prominent, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
Prigsnov Dancer should go well again after scoring at Nottingham and Tarando bids for a hat-trick off a 4lb higher mark after her latest success at Ayr. Fujin won on fast ground at Beverley recently and Jumbo Steps made the frame in an amateurs' race over track and trip three weeks ago. But PERFECT WORDS landed a double over course and distance last year and, having slipped back down the weights this season, Marjorie Fife's charge gets a speculative vote to come good again.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, led 1f out, ran on well, won at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gs in Oct beating Toni's A Star (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Tarando 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, le dover 1f out, soon ridden, just held on, won at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gd in Oct beating Keene's Pointe (9-4) by hd, 14 ran.
Youcouldntmakeitup (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Prominent and led after 1f, clear halfway, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 16, 7l behind Prigsnov Dancer (9-4) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Perfect Peak 33-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 18th of 19, 11 3/4l behind French Press (9-12) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Pavers Star 5-1fav (9-7) Went right start, mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Saxonette (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Fujin 11-2 (9-1) Made all, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf in Oct beating Poppy In The Wind (9-7) by hd, 10 ran.
Perfect Words (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Anieres Boy (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf in Oct.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division far side, ridden and one pace, 4th of 11, 8l behind Summer Isles (10-13) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Jumbo Steps (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Sir Geoffrey (11-0) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Red Forever 12-1 (10-9) Led far side, ridden and hung right badly right entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Summer Isles (10-13) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) sft in Oct.