chased leaders, went 4f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly, eased towards finish
tracked leaders and keen, led over 4f out, clear over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
towards rear, headway over 3f out, went 3rd over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in rear, headway 3f out, soon pushed along, never dangerous
dwelt, in rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along halfway, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
It's impossible to ignore the claims of TRAVEL, who has been winning races for fun on the all-weather. She hasn't been placed in three races to date on Turf but has obviously improved markedly and though carrying a 6lb penalty for completing her hat-trick at Wolverhampton on Tuesday she's well in as she's been raised 10lb for future handicaps. New Youmzain is also penalised for his victory in a marathon at Pontefract which may have taken plenty out of him. Perfect Heart is an improving stayer who ended his last campaign scoring over this trip at Haydock and a 5lb weight rise doesn't look excessive. Bob's World had been running reasonably well over hurdles before creating a shock at Newbury where he won comfortably.
Perfect Heart 10-3fav (9-9) Soon tracking leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Haydock 2m hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct beating Stopped Out (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Mr Snoozy 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 5th of 6, 14l behind Esteaming (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
New Youmzain (FR) Evensfav (9-12) Led, pushed along and pressed over 2f out, ridden and headed narrowly inside final furlong, kept on gamely to regain lead close to home, won at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Longshadow (8-0) by nk, 10 ran.
Singzak 1-2fav (9-12) Led, quickened pace 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 3, 2 1/4l behind Mahadee (8-12) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Bob's World 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, reminders over 4f out, headway under pressure 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Newbury 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating Our Folly (9-4) by 4l, 14 ran.
Teak (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden and lost place 4f out, soon beaten, 9th of 18, 24l behind Oriental Fox (9-10) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Albonny (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden when weakened 3f out, 13th of 14, 37l behind Bob's World (9-1) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Knightly Escapade 3-1 (9-12) Dwelt, in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Bright Abbey (9-6) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Travel (USA) 1-3fav (9-2) Tracked leader, led inside final 3f, clear 2f out, eased towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Yasir (9-6) by 4l, 3 ran.
Man Of Plenty 14-1 (9-12) Close up until lost place 10f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, dis behind Sohar (9-4) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Nov.
