keen early, soon in touch, switched to race wide back straight, led over 7f out, driven over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, no extra, lost 2nd inside final furlong
in touch, switched to race wide back straight, effort over 2f out, ridden and kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not pace of winner
held up in touch, smooth headway to join leaders over 4f out, shaken up to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, readily
behind, switched to race wide back straights ridden halfway, soon struggling, tailed off 3f out
in touch, lost place 7f out, switched wide over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
led headed over 7f out, chased leaders until weakened over 4f out, tailed off
FIVE STAR WILSHAM can land the finale at the main expense of Caught By Witness and J'Adhere. It was a good effort from our selection to chase home Ohio Gold on his debut at Wincanton. He is well-related and he won't have to improve much to win this. Caught By Witness also shaped with plenty of promise on his debut behind Cue Card when he was the subject of market support. He was putting his best foot forward at the finish and he is entitled to respect. J'Adhere won on his debut and he was only narrowly beaten on his return from a break under a penalty last time. He should win his fair share of races and it would not be a surprise to see him in the shake-up. There are a number of newcomers here including Jean De La Lune and Kapborg, so a watching brief on the market is advised. An open finale where Five Star Wilsham is taken to prevail.
J'Adhere (FR) 15-2 (11-6) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Gallox Bridge (10-13) at Fontwell 1m 6f NH flat (6) sft.
Adamo (GER) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, lost place 9f out, headway 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 23l behind Cue Card (10-7) at Fontwell 1m 6f NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Caught By Witness (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, challenged 2f out until outpaced by winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Cue Card (10-7) at Fontwell 1m 6f NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Jean De La Lune (FR) Kahyasi gelding out of Miss Equinox.
Kadenis Kadastrof mare out of Galaxy Girl.
Kapborg (FR) Kapgarde filly out of Dicta Borg.
Cresswell Crusader 16-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, weakened 3f out, 4th of 13, 15l behind Dingat (10-13) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gs in Oct.
Five Star Wilsham (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Ohio Gold (10-8) at Wincanton 2m NH flat (6) hvy.
Grafite 33-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Old Mcdonald (11-2) at Ludlow 2m nhf (4) sft in Dec.
Oh So Classy Classic Cliche gelding out of Oh So Windy.
Wyck Hill (IRE) 150-1 (10-9) In touch, under pressure over 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Dunraven Storm (11-0) at Ascot 2m NH flat (4) gd in Nov.
Edlomond (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Samardana.
