with leader, led 3rd to 5th, remained prominent, lost place 12th, behind from next, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up
behind from 4th, headway under pressure 3 out, chased leaders next, ridden and kept on same pace flat, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, rallied next, no extra flat
mid-division, mistake 13th, blundered 15th, never near leaders, weakened and pulled up after 3 out
prominent, led narrowly 5th, headed 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
in touch on outside, lost place 12th, reminders after 15th, weakened 4 out, soon pulled up
behind, some headway after 4 out, ridden after next, never near leaders, weakened before 2 out, tailed off
behind, mistake 5th, some headway after 4 out, never threatened leaders, weakened after next, tailed off
led to 3rd, with leader, led again 4 out, ridden after 3 out, blundered and rider lost iron briefly next, soon hard pressed, headed flat, kept on same pace
mid-division, close up 7th, pecked 13th, went 2nd before 3 out, soon outpaced, rallied and every chance last, no extra flat
always behind, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up
held up in touch, outpaced in 3rd 3 out, rallied next, soon every chance, ridden to lead flat, kept on well
mid-division, dropped towards rear 8th, no danger after, weakened 4 out, soon pulled up
Neil Mulholland runs three in this. Jamie Codd has come over to ride The Wicket Chicken but the mare has some improving to do if she’s to win in this grade. Fingerontheswitch has Millie Wonnacott’s claim in his favour but prefers quicker ground, as does Doing Fine. The latter takes an age to build up a head of steam but did beat PLANTAGENET eight lengths at Fontwell. However, the latter is now 8lb better off and today’s easier surface will suit Seamus Mullins’ charge so he can reverse the form. Cobolobo could figure if fully wound-up but Clondaw Rigger has an even longer absence to overcome and Mr Mafia faces a huge task off his new mark.
Mr Mafia (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Made all, stayed on well, driven out flat, won at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in Sep beating Bermeo (10-3) by 3l, 8 ran.
Doing Fine (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) On and off the bit, held up in touch, hit 5th, closer at 13th, went 2nd next, led approaching 4 out, came clear before last, kept on strongly, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Plantagenet (12-2) by 8l, 6 ran.
Mustmeetalady (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Held up in touch, driven before 3 out, soon ridden, never going pace to get involved after, 5th of 6, 23 3/4l behind Amalfi Doug (11-10) at Perth 3m hcp (3) sft in Sep.
Cobolobo (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway when bad mistake and unseated rider 16th, at Exeter 3m 7f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Uhlan Bute (FR) 9-1 (11-12) Prominent, led or disputed lead from before 3rd until 15th, mistake and weakened next, 7th of 8, dist behind Al Co (10-11) at Cartmel 3m 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Belmount (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Led, slow and headed 10th, led after 11th, headed before 2 out, weakened flat, 3rd of 8, 8 3/4l behind For Good Measure (11-5) at Warwick 3m hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Garrane (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Chased leaders to 13th, soon outpaced, headway under pressure after 5 out, chased winner before next, ridden after 3 out, never on terms, well held from 2 out, 2nd of 11, 13l behind Coningsby (11-8) at Exeter 3m hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Elmono (FR) 22-1 (10-1) Pressed leader who set strong pace and clear of field, led 8th, came back to the field after 14th, headed and weakened 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, at Perth 3m hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Plantagenet 4-1 (12-2) Slight lead until after 1st, handy in 3rd place, led 14th until approaching 4 out, chased winner, ridden and well held before the last, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Doing Fine (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Fingerontheswitch (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd 10th until before 3 out, plugged on in well held 3rd from 2 out, 3rd of 6, 19 1/2l behind Mellow Ben (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
The Wicket Chicken (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) In rear, never going that well, driven before 12th, went 4th before 14th, went 3rd flat, plugged on, 3rd of 5, 9 1/4l behind Ned Stark (11-11) at Perth 3m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Petite Power (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, lost place after 9th, well beaten from 13th, 7th of 11, 35 1/2l behind Good Man Vinnie (11-1) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in May.
Clondaw Rigger (IRE) 9-4 (11-2) Held up, jumped left 1st, slow 2nd and 4th, headway on inside when bumped 17th, led 3 out, stayed on gamely, won at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (4) gf in Nov beating Ruperra Tom (11-0) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
