tracked leader, hit 8th, ridden when weakened 2 out
led, headed 9th, soon ridden, weakened 2 out
keen close up, hit 8th, led next, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened after next
tracked leaders, lost place briefly 9th, ridden and every chance when hit 2 out, kept on same pace
held up, dropped to rear 8th, outpaced next and not a factor after
keen raced wide close up, ridden 3 out, weakened next
close up, ridden 3 out, chased leaders next, kept on same pace
in rear, ridden 3 out, pulled up soon after next
towards rear, headway to press leader 9th, led next, clear last, ridden and ran on, comfortable
Shinooki was third at Market Rasen in June after winning at Uttoxeter on his previous start. He shouldn't be far away if ready after a break. Ludlow fourth Mexican Border is worth a try over a longer trip on this sharp track while Rising Teal wouldn't be without a chance at the weights. Miss Biscotti won over 2m here in December but hasn't been seen since. MR MAYNARD was beaten more than 20 lengths when second at Southwell last time but won over this trip at Uttoxeter in June. He may just enjoy a fitness advantage over his likely market rivals so gets the nod.
Miss Biscotti 100-1 (10-5) Made all, mistake 4th, pushed along before last, ridden and stayed on flat, won at Fakenham 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Sudden Wish (10-10) by 3l, 6 ran.
Mr Maynard 13-2 (11-9) Bumped 1st, chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced before 2 out, plugged on into modest 2nd approaching the last, no chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 14, 22l behind Camachoice (11-7) at Southwell 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Mexican Border (GER) 25-1 (11-1) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led after 6th, hard ridden and hung right after 2 out, headed before last, no extra flat, 4th of 12, 11l behind Powerful Action (10-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Oct.
Shinooki (IRE) 5-2fav (11-3) Led, headed before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Master Of The Hall (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Rising Teal 7-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 5th, hit next, not fluent 7th, weakened before 3 out, last of 6, 42l behind Queen Spud (11-3) at Fakenham 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Sea Rocket (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Held up mid-division, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 12, 28l behind Tenby Jewel (11-6) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Yazdi (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden after 6th, went 3rd 3 until before next, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 36l behind Straits Of Messina (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Oct.
Stand Clear 10-1 (10-12) Settled in rear, mistake 3 out, headway into 3rd when fell 2 out, in a race won by Grey Monk (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f sell hdl (5) gd in Oct, 6 ran.
Stags Leap (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) In rear, tailed off from 5th, pulled up, in a race won by Funky Munky (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan '13, 12 ran.
