tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led early, prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 2nd over 4f out, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on well
soon led, headed over 1f out, kept on, no impression towards finish
reared start, held up, struggling over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
awkward leaving stalls, held up in rear, headway and edged left over 1f out, never troubled leaders
Lucymai won easily over track and trip in November. She has a 10lb hike to contend with but could still figure if allowed her own way in the lead once again. The Eagle's Nest faces a tougher task as he bids for a hat-trick having landed a double over longer distances but EXCHEQUER (NAP) looks to have strong claims. He bounced back with a close-up third at Wolverhampton recently beating Loyalty and Firmdecisions in the process and can return to winning ways on only his third start for David O’Meara. Upavon was placed over 6f here last time but looks high enough in the weights.
Exchequer (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Mid-division, not much room over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, not reach front pair, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Twin Appeal (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
The Commendatore 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 4 1/4l behind Shady Mccoy (9-13) at York 7f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Loyalty 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 12, 2l behind Twin Appeal (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Lucymai 8-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on strongly, won at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov beating Samphire Coast (8-8) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Firmdecisions (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, held up mid-division, lost place over 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Twin Appeal (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Upavon 12-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Aleef (9-6) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Toy Theatre 12-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Hammer Gun (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
The Eagle's Nest (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Dec beating Lagenda (9-7) by 3/4l, 5 ran.