led, not fluent 4 out, headed before 3 out, weakened approaching next
held up towards rear, not much room after 4 out, well beaten next
held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, mistake 3 out, switched left to challenge before last, led flat, ridden out
prominent, pushed along before 4th, lost place after next
chasded leaders until after 4 out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and weakened next
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway approaching 3 out, ridden before last, stayed on flat, went 3rd towards finish
prominent, led before 3 out, driven approaching last, headed flat, stayed on, no impression on winner final 100 yards
prominent, went wide before 3rd, not fluent 4th, lost place after 4 out, well beaten next
held up in mid-division, went wide after 2nd, closed 4th, challenged after 4 out, no extra final 150 yards
held up in touch, struggling from 4th, blundered 4 out
mid-division, mistake 4th, headway before next, ridden before 2 out, no extra approaching last
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, 6th and one pace before last, no extra
always towards rear
chased leaders, not fluent 2 out, 3rd and driven flat, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear on inside, well beaten from 4th, tailed off 3 out, pulled up after
tracked leaders, took keen hold, lost place when mistake 4 out, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, ridden before 3 out, no progress, well beaten 2 out
Plenty to take into account with Chesterfield, useful on the Flat for Godolphin, one to take careful note of as he's made a smooth transition to hurdling for John Ferguson. However, there does have to be a concern about his effectiveness on soft ground and EARTH AMBER receives preference. Nicky Henderson's charge is a talented performer on the level, proven on both soft and heavy ground, but has yet to fulfil his potential over timber. Consequently, he finds himself on a most attractive mark for his handicap bow over hurdles and can start making up for lost time in the hands of the underrated David Bass. Hat-trick seeking Diamond Dame is an interesting Irish raider for Shark Hanlon, whilst Grand March, whose yard landed the opener here on Friday, is another at the foot of the weights who looks open to further progress.
Honey Pound (IRE) 9-4 (11-5) Took keen hold, made all, clear after 2nd, hanging left from 2 out, ran on well, unchallenged, won at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Oct beating Hannah Just Hannah (10-0) by 7l, 5 ran.
Anteros (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, ridden before 3 out, weakened before last, 6th of 12, 18l behind Shelford (10-4) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Oct.
Vengeur De Guye (FR) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, led 5th, headed 3 out, weakened next, remote 4th when pulled up before last, in a race won by Last Supper (10-0) at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep, 6 ran.
Chesterfield (IRE) 2-11fav (11-5) Set very steady pace until joined and increased pace 4th, clear 2 out, easy, won at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct beating King's Request (10-12) by 14l, 7 ran.
Verano (GER) 25-1 (9-7) Took keen hold with leaders, led narrowly after 2nd until 4th, chased leaders, weakened quickly after 3 out, 8th of 11, 18l behind Sign Of A Victory (10-12) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd.
Moss Street 14-1 (11-6) Slowly away, in rear, outpaced 3 out, ridden before 2 out, hampered 2 out, no impression, 4th of 6, 11l behind Taaresh (10-13) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Royal Skies (IRE) 1-2fav (10-12) Chased leaders, chased clear winner 4 out, ridden next, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 10, 15l behind Kiama Bay (11-5) at Fakenham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Song Light 8-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, shaken up after 2 out, no impression on leaders and one pace last, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 8, 9l behind Presenting Arms (10-13) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Oct.
Great Choice (IRE) 15-8fav (11-0) Led or disputed lead to 7th, one pace in 3rd when blundered and unseated rider soon after 2 out, in a race won by Max Ward (11-0) at Taunton 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr, 11 ran.
Rayak (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, effort to challenge 2 out, ridden and every chance last, kept on flat, held when lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Guanciale (10-9) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Ourmanmassini (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, driven 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression in 4th flat, 4th of 10, 8l behind Hint Of Mint (11-9) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr.
Ninepointsixthree 33-1 (10-7) Blundered 1st, held up behind, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 32l behind Commissioned (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Earth Amber 2-5fav (11-4) Never really travelled, held up in touch on inside, chasing leaders when not fluent 3 out, went 3rd soon after under pressure, went modest 2nd well before last, never any chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 16l behind Slipper Satin (10-4) at Fakenham 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy in Jan.
John Louis 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, driven before 2 out, stayed on under pressure before last, went modest 4th flat, never near leaders, 4th of 13, 14l behind Kelvingrove (10-2) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Under The Phone (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Behind, driven to chase leaders after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression, 4th of 10, 18l behind Tea For Two (10-5) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Coup De Grace (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, ridden between last two, kept on run in, went 3rd close home, not pace of leading duo, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tara Road (11-8) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd.
Grand March 13-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 6th, challenged 2 out, ridden to lead before last, driven clear towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Oct beating Echo Foxtrot (10-10) by 4l, 10 ran.
Diamond Dame (IRE) 6-4fav (11-9) Mid-division, progress into 4th after 4 out, challenged entering straight and led 2 out, ridden and slight mistake last, strongly pressed run-in and all out close home, won at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd beating Flemerelle (11-4) by hd, 14 ran.
Golden Jubilee (USA) 6-5fav (11-0) Held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, chased leader before last, kept on to lead close home, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Oct beating Nautical Twilight (11-11) by hd, 14 ran.
