tracked leaders, ridden in third when hit 2 out (normal 3 out), soon weakened
disputed lead, hampered by loose horse after 5th, headed with a circuit to go, lost place approaching 3 out (normal 4 out), made no impression from 2 out (normal 3 out)
pushed along after 1st, held up in touch, blundered 7th, soon struggling
raced in touch, niggled along with a circuit to go, outpaced and ridden along after 4 out (normal 5 out), stayed on one pace from last
chased leaders when collided with rival and unseated rider 2nd
chased leaders, lost place 4 out (normal 5 out), made some headway before 2 out (normal 3 out), went third approaching last, kept on
jumped big 1st, disputed lead and jumped soundly thereafter, led outright with a circuit to go, ridden and went clear bypassing 2 out, easily
in rear, hampered by faller 2nd, took closer order approaching 3 out (normal 4 out), ridden for effort after 2 out (normal 3 out), no match for winner but kept on
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Front-runner Darebin is quirky but more than capable if in the mood. Vinnie The Hoddie looked one to follow after finishing second to Oleg at Wincanton in the autumn but has gone backwards since. Lillington is well treated but is best watched until showing signs of a revival and Pointed And Sharp still looks too high in the weights. Iconic Hero’s third at Market Rasen isn’t working out so we’ll stick with ARTHUR’S SIXPENCE, who did well to collar Lough Har at Market Rasen after winning at Uttoxeter and has the scope to defy a further 4lb rise.
Pointed And Sharp (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, steady headway 4th, ridden turning for home, no impression, 6th of 9, dist behind Pagero (11-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Midnight Chill 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 3rd of 5, dist behind Boss Man Fred (11-5) at Southwell 3m (4) sft in Dec.
Lillington (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Prominent in chasing group, nudged along before 4 out, steady headway when driven after 3 out, one pace, 5th of 9, 37 1/4l behind Pagero (11-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Darebin (GER) 40-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 28 1/4l behind Mouriyani (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Master Burbidge 17-2 (11-7) Held up towards rear, made progress 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, not able to quicken, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Fortunes Hiding (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Ramore Will (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-11) Chased leading pair, went 2nd at 8th, led 3 out, edged left before the last, stayed on well run-in, driven out, won at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jan beating Chivers (10-11) by 4 1/4l, 8 ran.
Arthur's Sixpence 6-4 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, pushed along on outside before next, closer 2 out, upsides last, ridden and strong challenge run-in, won on the nod, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Lough Har (11-7) by shd, 5 ran.
Iconic Hero (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Off the pace in mid-division, outpaced and struggling after 4 out, staying on under pressure when left modest 3rd last, 3rd of 10, 5 1/4l behind Tricky Customer (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Vinnie The Hoddie (IRE) 10-1 (11-13) Jumped right, led 2nd, mistake 7th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Cap Du Nord (11-9) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Jan.
