chased clear leader, led 3 out, shaken up and went clear after 2 out, kept on well, comfortably
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced after 4 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on well to go third close home
raced keenly, prominent in chasing group, pushed along 3 out, went third after 2 out, weakened close home
held up in mid-division, ridden along 3 out, never dangerous
prominent in chasing group, pushed along and went second after 2 out, kept on flat but no match for ready winner
tracked leading pair, ridden along and kept on same pace from 2 out, never seriously involved
held up towards rear, steady headway after 4 out, ridden and kept on from 2 out, never on terms
held up in rear of mid-division, struggling after 4 out, soon tailed off
took keen hold, ridden and weakened from 3 out
mid-division, well held from 3 out, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, weakened quickly after 4 out
went clear after 1st, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no extra and faded
FATHER OF JAZZ was useful on the Flat for Roger Varian and while it’s no given that he can translate that ability, he’s had wind surgery since trying his hand over hurdles at Kempton in a stronger contest. Roccstar Bay misbehaved at Wincanton last time out but her mares allowance will be useful to have here. Parramount appears far more consistent for a recent wind operation while Queens Highway is of a likeable enough pedigree and will be a threat on this occasion if the going remains good. Joe Dadancer seems likely to set the fractions.
Parramount 11-8fav (11-9) Never that fluent, led until 2nd, chased leader, not fluent 3rd, dived and lost 2nd briefly next, led 3 out, shaken up and headed 2 out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Amelia's Dance (11-3) at Taunton 2m hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Benny Silver (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Off the pace and always towards rear, 11th of 16, dist behind Libberty Hunter (11-1) at Chepstow 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Burrows Hall (FR) 40-1 (11-1) Held up in mid-division, pushed along approaching from 3 out, kept on well from 2 out, not trouble impressive winner, 2nd of 12, 9 1/2l behind Fringill Dike (11-8) at Hexham 2m (4) gd in Apr.
Can't Beat History (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Towards rear, not fluent 7th, soon tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Feel Good Inc (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Jan.
Glory Bridge (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Chased leader, not fluent 1st, lost 2nd next, outpaced after 3 out, well held from 2 out, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 8, 19l behind Bertie's Wish (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Dec.
New Beginnings 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Idalko Bihoue (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Playtogetaway (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway into remote 4th run-in, 4th of 11, 11 3/4l behind War Soldier (11-6) at Haydock 2m (3) sft in Dec.
Pride Of Hawridge (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up, pushed along from 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 10, 28l behind Chasing Fire (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) gs in Dec.
Straightupsnicket (IRE) 150-1 (11-2) In rear, lost touch 6th and pulled up, at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Vissani (FR) 200-1 (11-0) Rear mid-division, always behind, 14th of 16, dist behind Hansard (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Dec.
We Gotta Getaway (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) In rear, pecked 1st, hanging left 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, dist behind Supreme Gift (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f (4) gs in Dec.
Queens Highway (IRE) 6-5fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, keen early, closed over 3f out, soon switched right, hung right 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, unable to get on terms, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Ironhill (11-2) at Worcester 2m (5) gd in Aug.
Rhyme Scheme (IRE) 150-1 (10-11) In rear, hit 1st, lost touch 3 out, soon pulled up, at Catterick 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Roccstar Bay 14-1 (11-0) Raced keenly in front, some 15 lengths clear 4 out, hung left turning for home and ran out, at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gs in Dec.
Arqoob (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Awkward start, slowly away, in rear near side, never showed, 18th of 28, 9 1/4l behind Majestic (8-2) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Dickens (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) In rear, raced keenly, mid-division before 3rd, never a factor, 4th of 8, dist behind Pembroke (11-0) at Wetherby 2m (4) hvy in Nov.
Father Of Jazz 13-2 (11-2) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, steady headway on inside approaching 3 out, switched left home turn and pushed along, weakened soon after, 7th of 10, dist behind Rare Edition (11-10) at Kempton 2m (2) sft in Dec.
Joe Dadancer (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Prominent, led 2nd, not fluent 3 out, headed 2 out, jumped left last, no extra flat, 4th of 16, 13 3/4l behind Hidden Beauty (10-8) at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) gs in Jan.