led until 5th, hit next, soon weakened
held up in touch, improved 6th, led soon after 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on one pace
close up, ridden 6th, weakened next
keen, tracked leader, led 5th until 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway from 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on one pace, went 3rd flat
in touch, chased leader 4 out, led 3 out, headed soon after, weakened approaching last
held up, good headway from 6th, led 2 out, clear last
always in rear
always in rear
tracked leaders, weakened soon after 6th, pulled up soon after 3 out
held up in rear, brought down 5th
held up in rear, mistake 2nd, headway from 6th, kept on to go moderate 4th flat
held up in touch when fell 5th
A trappy finale to the card and from a shortlist of CRYSTAL PRINCE, Topjeu and Trevian we will side with Crystal Prince. Charlie Longsdon's 4-year-old arrives here in good form and he only found Wendel too good at Plumpton last time. He finished well clear of the third in that race and he looks like a winner waiting to happen off his current mark. Topjeu is interesting now that he goes handicapping as he has been running with promise, but he will have to take another step in the right direction to win this. Trevian ran well for a long way last time when third in a race won by Mickmacmagoole. He ran out of steam on that day so this drop in trip will suit and he could give our selection the most to think about. Rawdon is a quirky sort and he has been a bit disappointing of late so we are happy to oppose Michael Bell's 7-year-old. Crystal Prince looks a progressive type and he is put forward as the pick.
Crystal Prince 20-1 (11-0) Led and soon clear, ridden 2 out, one pace when headed approaching last, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Wendel (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gs.
Topjeu (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, edged left and weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 15, 22l behind Micheal Flips (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (3) gf in Oct.
Trevian 15-2 (10-11) Chased leader, led after 6th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Mickmacmagoole (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Sky Calling 14-1 (11-2) Chased leader until after 4th, every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 12, 21l behind Over Sixty (10-10) at Southwell 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Rawdon (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Mid-division, weakened 3 out, 15th of 16, 49l behind Kayf Keel (10-9) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Parkview Love (USA) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division on outside, outpaced 5th, ridden next, no danger after, 6th of 12, 20l behind Maslak (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Circus Rose 25-1 (10-5) Prominent, led approaching 3 out and fell 2 out in race won by Divali Princess (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs, 11 ran.
Mount Usher 25-1 (10-5) Always in rear, 11th of 15, 27l behind King's Majesty (11-3) at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Cape Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, pushed along approaching 5th, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 39l behind Night Force (11-0) at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (5) frm in Oct.
Kassuta 50-1 (10-5) Always in rear, 14th of 15, well behind King's Majesty (11-3) at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Nothingtodeclaire 50-1 (11-0) Behind from 6th, 8th of 12, 30l behind Wendel (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gs.
Petroglyph 18-1 (10-1) Held up, reminders after 3rd, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 22l behind Spear Thistle (11-12) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy.
Weststern (GER) 7-2jt-fav (10-10) Mid-division, effort under pressure after 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 12th of 14, 35l behind Desert Lover (11-0) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Kirkhammerton (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 8th of 16, 9l behind Kayf Keel (10-9) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
