led until final bend, weakened from last
prominent, not fluent 3 out, soon lost place
held up in rear, mistake 4th, headway after 3 out, went 2nd last, hung left flat, stayed on, just held
chased leaders, lost place after 2 out
mid-division, headway after 3 out, switched left before last, no impression before last
chased leaders, closed 2 out, led final bend, edged left flat, held on
prominent, mistake 2 out, lost place before last
mid-division, shaken up after 2 out, never threatened
held up towards rear, headway on outside when not fluent 2 out, lost place before last
held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, ridden approaching last, went 3rd towards finish, not pace to challenge
mid-division, headway after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden before last, held and hung left flat, lost 3rd towards finish
in rear, struggling after 3 out, ran on flat, nearest finish
always towards rear
chased leaders, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened
always behind
NonRunner
A highly competitive 'getting-out stakes' with nothing ruled out with confidence. Punctuation is one for any shortlist though after racking up an impressive four-timer since joining Fergal O'Brien and there was no sense that the handicapper has his measure yet. He is now 34lb higher though since starting his winning spree but his latest win here impressed and he's a key player. Nevertheless, MIGHT I is just the preference. He clearly did not stay the extended three miles at Haydock latest and it's no surprise to see him revert back to this much shorter challenge. He performed with great credit at Grade 1 and 2 level last season and a competitive effort is anticipated. Hacker Des Places remains feasibly treated and the 5lb claim of his pilot is a bonus, The unexposed Pikar is an each-way option.
Jason The Militant (IRE) 7-4jfav (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent in 2nd behind clear leader at 3rd, took closer order 4 out, niggled along before 2 out where close 4th, weakened quickly before last, 4th of 5, 22 1/2l behind Jesse Evans (11-3) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Oct.
Camprond (FR) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, brought down 2nd, at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Might I (IRE) 10-3fav (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 6th, took closer order before 3 out, ridden approaching next, held when badly hampered last, 8th of 13, 23 1/4l behind Botox Has (11-11) at Haydock 3m hcp (1) sft in Nov.
Martator (FR) 16-1 (11-13) Pressed winner until led 2nd and then raced keenly, went clear soon after, reduced lead 3 out, headed turning in, soon lost 2nd, weakened quickly before 2 out, soon behind, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Love Envoi (11-10) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Nells Son 3-1 (11-4) Towards rear, went 4th 5 out, ridden before 3 out, no impression, 4th of 7, 13l behind Bass Rock (11-4) at Carlisle 2m (3) sft in Nov.
Hacker Des Places (FR) 8-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, shaken up and went 2nd 2 out, ridden run-in, no impression and well held by winner, 2nd of 10, 7 1/2l behind Highway One O Two (11-11) at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Barrichello 9-4 (11-10) Chased winner, not fluent 1st or 4 out, shaken up and no impression before 3 out, 2nd of 5, 16l behind Notlongtillmay (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Front View (FR) 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, no extra in straight, 12th of 22, 26 1/2l behind Drop The Anchor (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Takeit Easy 9-2 (10-13) Held up in 5th, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, not much room approaching next, no great headway when in the clear soon after, 4th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Tommy's Oscar (11-12) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Pikar (FR) 9-4fav (10-13) Raced keenly, steadied rear, gained a place 4th, pushed along after 3 out, plugged on but never a factor, 6th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Blenkinsop (10-6) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Punctuation 9-2 (10-12) Midfield, headway travelling well before last (usual 2 out), driven along to lead after, ran on strongly, driven out, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Dec beating Too Friendly (11-0) by 3 3/4l, 9 ran.
Hystery Bere (FR) 13-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 16l behind Filey Bay (10-10) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Fautinette (FR) 14-1 (11-4) Raced in 3rd on inside, weakened quickly before 2 out, behind and pulled up approaching 2 out, at Sandown 2m 4f lst (1) sft in Jan.
Malakahna (FR) 13-2 (11-0) Mid-division out wide, took false step and lost place after 5th, pushed along and outpaced home turn, weakened soon after, 7th of 9, dist behind Red Risk (11-12) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Long Stay 9-4fav (11-6) Raced keenly, chased leaders on inside, outpaced before 3 out, rallied approaching 2 out, switched right after 2 out, ridden and every chance last, weakened run-in, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 7 1/2l behind Herbiers (12-2) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Castel Gandolfo (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Led, hit 3rd and joined, headed approaching 3 out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened between last two, 5th of 7, 19 1/2l behind Herbiers (12-2) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
