held up in mid-division, pushed along, green and towards rear after 3f, stayed on from over 1f out, never on terms
rear of mid-division, headway 5f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up in touch in mid-division, closed 4f out, chased winner over 2f out until 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
mid-division, saddle soon slipped, headway, jockey kicked irons out and went 2nd after about 4f, closed on leader 6f out, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened from 2f out
held up rear of mid-division, headway 5f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, switched right and headway over 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left and went 2nd, edged left inside final furlong, led towards finish
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, well held over 1f out
in touch, outpaced 5f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
led early, chased leader until after about 4f, challenged over 4f out, led over 3f out, driven over 1f out, headed towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 4th and outpaced from over 1f out
always towards rear, tailed off
always towards rear, well beaten final 3f
towards rear, headway on outside over 4f out, weakened 3f out
took keen hold, soon led, went clear until 6f out, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly, tailed off
Six of these are already winners and most will be near the top end of the market. Fiercely Proud is one but he’s changed stable since his success at Market Rasen in October. Fakenham scorer Shinji is also having a first run for a new yard and we prefer DANCING IN BRAZIL, who had Dotties Star in third when a ready winner at Huntingdon in November - he looks to have a decent turn of foot. Dino Bellagio’s Ayr victory can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear and it will be a surprise if Meatloaf doesn’t confirm Wincanton running with Mr Mackay. The Flat-bred Gallant Approach could be a newcomer to note.
Cloud Dancer (IRE) Jukebox Jury gelding out of Donna Graciosa.
Crystal Mer 5-1 (11-0) Rear mid-division, ridden 3f out, no real progress, 7th of 12, 19 1/2l behind Mr Barrowclough (11-0) at Doncaster 2m 1f (5) gd in Nov.
Dancing In Brazil 7-2 (11-0) Midfield, pushed behind leaders entering home straight, stayed on powerfully to hit front a furlong out, won going away, impressive, won at Huntingdon 1m 6f mdn (5) gd in Nov beating Jaminska (10-7) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Dino Bellagio 7-2 (11-0) Held up in 5th, closed going well 4f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Ayr 2m (5) sft in Nov beating Esprit Du Potier (11-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Dotties Star 25-1 (11-0) Raced keenly in midfield, headway to track leader turning for home, pushed 2f out, ridden entering final furlong and stayed on well, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Dancing In Brazil (11-0) at Huntingdon 1m 6f mdn (5) gd in Nov.
Fiercely Proud (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Towards rear, raced keenly, headway into mid-division halfway, pressed leader travelling strongly over 3f out, led well over 2f out, shaken up and in command over 1f out, pushed out, readily, won at Market Rasen 1m 5f (5) gs in Oct beating Notimeforanother (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Fravanco 80-1 (11-0) Visibility reduced by fog, held up in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Meatloaf (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gs in Dec.
Gallant Approach Garswood gelding out of Valencha.
Meatloaf (FR) 5-4fav (11-0) Visibility reduced by fog, prominent, shaken up to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gs in Dec beating Mr Mackay (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Mr Mackay (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Visibility reduced by fog, held up off the pace in rear, some headway over 3f out, soon ridden along and went second 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Meatloaf (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gs in Dec.
Polemon 5-4 (11-0) Led, few lengths clear and going well over 2f out, ridden and headed final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 5, 4 3/4l behind Twentyfirst Lancer (11-0) at Exeter 1m 5f (5) gf in Oct.
Feryl Beryl 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 17 1/4l behind Kutaiba (11-0) at Huntingdon 1m 6f fll (5) gd in Nov.
Jackeline Jack Hobbs filly out of Ballinlina.
Peribonka River (FR) 7-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, headway to challenge and pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, won at Wetherby 1m 4f fll (5) sft in Dec beating Amarbelle's Dream (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Scratch Card (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Visibility reduced by fog, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Meatloaf (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gs in Dec.
Shinji (IRE) 9-4 (10-5) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 3f out, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Fakenham 2m (5) gs in Nov beating Gaye Legacy (11-0) by 9l, 5 ran.
