Old News wins his share and is just 2lb higher than his victory at Newcastle in September. Roman Dynasty hasn't won since his debut in 2020 but BRAINS, who is 7-31 on the all-weather, has dropped to a winnable mark and didn't get the run of the race at Wolverhampton last month. Legende D'art was in winning form under Hayley Turner here last winter though the main threat should come from Wadacre Grace, narowly beaten in a better race than this at Southwell last week and on the same mark. Deep Sigh has yet to win on the all-weather and has had plenty of chances while Nasim is out of form though now on his lowest-ever mark.
Old News 25-1 (9-9) In touch in mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Emily Post (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Roman Dynasty (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, held up off the pace in steadily run race, never involved, 10th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Borgi (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Brains (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Chased leaders on inside, unable to quicken and hung left over 1f out, kept on between horses towards finish, not pace to threaten, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Crownthorpe (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Wadacre Grace 3-1fav (8-9) Took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, headed 3f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Miss Britain (8-7) at Southwell 1m hcp fll (3) pol in Dec.
Nasim 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, led 5f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final 75 yards, 8th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Lord Rapscallion (9-5) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Deep Sigh (FR) 5-1 (10-2) Off the pace in mid-division, closer and ran wide home turn, urged along and ran on inside final furlong, just missed never nearer 3rd, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind La Rav (10-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Legende d'Art (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, made no impression, 7th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Yoshimi (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
