held up in last place, headway to go in touch over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway to go 3rd 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard in touch, lost place and dropped to rear 7f out, ridden 3f out, kept on under strong pressure final furlong
with leader, led 8f out, headed 5f out, chased leader after, driven to lead narrowly over 1f out, soon headed, one pace inside final furlong
led, headed 8f out, remained close up, ridden over 3f out, driven to lead final 100 yards
in touch, chased leader 7f out, led 5f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, driven to lead again 1f out, headed final 100 yards
WEYBRIDGE LIGHT is the selection with Turban Heights and Azabu Juban as the alternatives. The selection was handicapped incredibly well by connections and has gone on from strength to strength throughout the autumn and looks to be capable of making it four on the spin. Turban Heights has similarly improved. This will be a tough task to give weight all around to much more progressive opposition. Azabu Juban has been nursed back to health by current connections and he will be back with his regular pilot, Luke Morris, on this occasion. Baan's tilts at Classic opposition seem a distant memory. Clear Reef is capable though frustrating. Prince Zafonic has solid placed form though has yet to get his head infront. Dundry has been a disappointment. Weybridge Light can continue his progression up the ranks.
Turban Heights (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Keen held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, led final 100 yards, driven out, won at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov beating Bank On Benny (9-2) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Clear Reef 8-1 (9-5) Steady start, held up in last place, headway on inside from over 1f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Turban Heights (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Prince Zafonic 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Action Impact (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Baan (USA) 14-1 (9-9) In touch, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, every chance soon after, edging right and no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind L'Homme de Nuit (9-9) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Azabu Juban (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Weybridge Light (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Weybridge Light 5-2fav (8-10) Made all, set steady pace, quickened over 2f out, driven out, won at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Vinces (9-2) by 2l, 10 ran.
Dundry 16-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 14, 5l behind Press The Button (9-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.