led to 2nd, with leader, reminders 4th, lost place next, soon tailed off, pulled up before last
prominent on outside, effort between last 2, ridden and weakened quickly approaching last
tracked leaders, went 2nd, challenged between last 2, ridden to lead before last, headed and outpaced flat
led 2nd, ridden between last 2, headed before last, no extra flat
tracked leaders, ridden and effort between last 2, kept on under pressure to go 2nd last, no impression
held up in rear, smooth headway between last 2, ridden to lead flat, stayed on well
Nonrunner
This tricky contest may fall to San Peire, with Thatlldoforme and Imtihan put forward as the main rivals. Howard Johnson's gelding hasn't set the world alight this campaign, but has strong claims on the pick of last season's form. He was successful over a longer trip at Sedgefield this time last year and may now be ready to strike. Thatlldoforme looked on the way back last time out when finishing an excellent second behind Storymaker at Newcastle. There could be more to come and he will be difficult to keep out of the money. Imtihan has put in three solid efforts in good enough company to warrant plenty of respect. Meanwhile General Duroc has a squeak on the pick of his past form. However San Peire is well treated on his best form and looks the best option.
General Duroc (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division, dropped rear 3rd, soon lost touch and pulled up 4 out in race won by Witch Wind (11-5) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Open de L'Isle (FR) 7-2 (11-5) Held up in rear, ridden 3 out, never a factor, 6th of 9, 18l behind William Bonney (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (3) hvy in Jan.
San Peire (FR) 11-1 (11-5) Behind, headway 3 out, stayed on, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 15l behind Highland Games (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Cha Cha Cha Dancer 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, challenged 5th, lost place 3 out, beaten when pulled up 3 out in race won by Highland Games (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan, 10 ran.
Thatlldoforme 16-1 (11-1) In touch, chased winner 3 out until 2 out, stayed on to chase winner run-in, one pace, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Storymaker (10-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Moyne Pleasure (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Prominent and raced wide, hit 3 out, soon outpaced, 3rd of 5, 15l behind Ring The Boss (9-13) at Catterick 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Jan.
Imtihan (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 15, 13l behind Franco (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
