held up, switched right over 1f out, soon ridden and effort, one pace final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader after, shaken up to lead again over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, soon headed, kept on same pace
led to post, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
waited with behind leaders, always going well, squeezed through to lead entering final furlong, shaken up, ran on
raced wide towards rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, switched left soon after start to stand side rail, held up in rear, ridden and ran on towards finish to take 3rd place
Corridor Creeper is selected to get back to winning ways; possibly with the most to fear from fellow veteran Idle Power, while For Life is another that can go well. The last named shot up the ratings after winning four of his last five starts - each in a more convincing manner. However, he now has a career highest mark to contend with and, although he is very much respected, he needs everything to fall into place for him. Idle Power, like the selection, has been a grand servant and wins in his turn. However, he has not won for two years and, at the age of 10 he is not going to be improving at this stage of his career. He faces a tough ask under top weight. Therefore, we switch to Corridor Creeper, who is very well treated on the pick of his old form. Admittedly, he is also drawing towards the end of his career but he still retains all his enthusiasm and considering he was on a mark of 98 at the start of last season, his current rating of 79 leaves Corridor Creeper with a great chance of getting another win under his belt.
Idle Power (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Led, headed narrowly over 3f out, pressed winner from 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra last strides, 3rd of 9, nk behind Sunoverregun (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Zowington 6-1 (9-0) Led 1f, pressed leader afterwards to 2f out, weakened over 1f, 9th of 12, 8l behind Cashel Mead (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jul.
Corridor Creeper (FR) 9-1 (9-3) Led early, stayed prominent, hard ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind After The Show (8-6) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
For Life (IRE) 10-3fav (8-6) Made all, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct beating Bertie Southstreet (8-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Hereford Boy 13-2 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed last stride, 2nd of 8, hd behind After The Show (8-6) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Spanish Ace 40-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Kay Two (8-7) at Bath 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Oct.
Pretty Miss 15-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 6th of 13, 2l behind Malapropism (8-13) at Newmarket 5f hcap (5) frm in Sept.