front mid-division, went 3rd approaching 3 out, chased leader before next, ridden before last and no impression, kept on and hung left run-in, always held by winner
made all, pushed along before last, kept on strongly, readily
handy, pushed along home turn, gradually weakened after 3 out
towards rear, slow jump 2nd and ridden, never showed
towards rear, tailed off 4 out
tracked leaders, pushed along before 3 out, soon dropped away tamely
in rear, never in contention
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, pushed along and behind 3 out
in rear, plugged on past beaten rivals before 3 out, never a danger
mid-division, slow jump 2nd, tailed off 4 out
rear mid-division, ridden after 4 out, weakened before next
front mid-division, steady headway after 3 out, kept on into 3rd before last, not trouble leaders
prominent, pressed leader 3 out, soon pushed along and weakened before next
Ruler Legend was disappointing at Worcester in the summer while Ito Ditto is already looking a little exposed and has shown his best form in handicaps. Despite running green, IMPERIAL SAINT bolted up in a maiden at Ludlow. A full brother to a Grade 2 winning bumper, he could be one to follow. Jackpot D'Athou is the obvious danger as he was entered in the Grade 1 Tolworth yesterday at Aintree but comes here instead. He was impressive over track and trip on hurdling debut with Inion Tiogair held on that run. Followango has won a point and a bumper and is another to note.
Imperial Saint (FR) 13-2 (11-4) Prominent, pushed along to press leader 3 out, led approaching 2 out, went clear run-in, won at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) gs in Nov beating Gentleman Jacques (11-4) by 9 1/2l, 16 ran.
Ito Ditto (FR) 3-1 (11-10) Led, pressed for lead before 2nd, headed before 4th, ridden and led before 3 out where pressed for lead, narrow advantage approaching last, sustained duel run-in, headed close home, held near finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Asian Spice (10-6) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Jackpot D'athou (FR) 7-4 (11-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2 out, led narrowly soon after last, ran on, won at Chepstow 2m mdn (4) hvy in Nov beating Party Vibes (10-11) by 2l, 12 ran.
Absolute Steel (IRE) 17-2 (11-2) Disputed 2nd until pushed along over 3f out, soon lost touch, last of 5, 12 1/4l behind Dark Mix (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn (5) sft in Dec.
Captain Wallace (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Pressed leader, lost position before 3 out, soon well behind, 9th of 12, dist behind Jingko Blue (11-0) at Newbury 2m 5f (3) gs in Dec.
Jasmin De Grugy (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Midfield, ridden along and dropped to rear after 3 out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, dist behind Farnoge (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (4) hvy in Oct.
My Friend Sean (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) In rear, never a factor, 10th of 14, 34 3/4l behind Fiercely Proud (11-7) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Ruler Legend (IRE) 9-4 (10-11) Midfield, headway to press leader 3 out, soon pushed along, edged left 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 8, 12 3/4l behind Hidol Du Livet (11-2) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Shillanavogy (IRE) 125-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never showed, 13th of 18, dist behind Fortunate Man (11-4) at Newbury 2m mdn (3) sft in Dec.
Sky Power (IRE) 150-1 (11-0) Handy, mistake 3rd and lost ground, soon back on terms, dropped away tamely 3 out, last of 7, dist behind Lowry's Bar (11-7) at Chepstow 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Solstice Saint (IRE) 250-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, minor headway before last, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 15, dist behind Lump Sum (11-7) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) hvy in Dec.
Followango (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders out wide, went 2nd going well over 3f out, led 2f out, soon clear, very easily, won at Ffos Las 2m (5) hvy in Nov beating Bluella Bresil (11-2) by 19l, 7 ran.
Inion Tiogair (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Tracked pleaders, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Jackpot D'athou (11-4) at Chepstow 2m mdn (4) hvy in Nov.
