chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, about 2 lengths down in 2nd when blundered last, no impression
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
always towards rear, weakened from 6th
led to 1st, chased leader until outpaced 6th, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up and mistakes, weakened from 6th, pulled up before 3 out
led after 1st until headed 3rd, weakened from 6th
held up, headway to chase leaders after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on well
held up and keen, good headway to lead 3rd, soon clear, ridden approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened
held up in rear, jumped left first, struggling after 4th, unseated rider 2 out
Aitch Doubleyou, Anglicisme and Marodima are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Aitch Doubleyou. The selection won well last time out when beating Obaki de Grissay and although having a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and he will be hard to beat. Anglicisme rates the main danger as he won well over course and distance last time when beating Hills Of Arran but this looks tougher and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Marodima could improve for the step up in trip so should be watched in the market. Of the remainder Deep Reflection is unexposed and could improve but for the winner we return to the battle hardened Aitch Doubleyou.
Aitch Doubleyou (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, kept on under pressure from last, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Dec beating Obaki de Grissay (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Anglicisme (FR) 33-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden and headway to lead approaching 2 out, driven out and ran on strongly, won at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec beating Hills Of Aran (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Aldea (FR) 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Pevensey (10-9) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec, 16 ran.
Coorbawn Vic (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, headway approaching 5th, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, 5th of 10, well behind Skippers Brig (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Deep Reflection 16-1 (11-11) Held up, steady headway from halfway, led just inside final 3f, driven out, won at Plumpton 2m 2f nhf (6) sft in Nov beating Amble Forge (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Junctiontwentyfour 5-2 (11-7) Led after halfway, blundered 4 out, ran on strongly, won at Cothelstone 3m ptp gs in Mar beating Off Broadway (12-0) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Maurice (FR) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, led 4 out, headed 3 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 16, 40l behind Anglicisme (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Mister Potter 8-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden over 5f out, slightly outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Money Order (10-7) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Marodima (FR) 6-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 11l behind Pauillac (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Grafty Green (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Always behind, 12th of 20, well behind Lease Lend (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f nhf (6) sft in Dec.
