midfield, took closer order 5th, headway to lead after 3 out, edged left 2 out, ran on flat
held up in rear, nudged along before 3 out, made no impression, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in midfield, pushed along before 2 out, not fluent last, kept on flat
always towards rear
led, headed when not fluent 5th, lost place before next, weakened before 2 out
held up in midfield, pushed along before 3 out, soon struggling
close up, not fluent 4th, led next, hit 3 out, soon headed, kept on one pace from 2 out
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, headway to go prominent 3 out, ridden approaching next, kept on well from 2 out
in touch, went prominent 5th, headway to challenge next, ridden before 2 out, no extra last, weakened flat
mid-division, ridden before 3 out, made brief headway approaching 2 out, plugged on one pace
IMPULSIVE ONE, a fair fourth is arguably a better race here in December, houses solid claims on that effort alone, but the Henderson gelding also impressed when scoring previously over course and distance. He's only 3lb higher than when successful and further drying conditions will be in his favour. Marada was last seen in March 2021 but Dan Skelton is adept at bringing charges back from an absence and this dual course and distance winner must be carefully noted in the market on this return to work. Aggagio, back to form with a Leicester success after a couple of disappointments, should be competitive off a 5lb higher mark, although this does rate a better contest, whilst Head Law and Homme Public add further spice to a good contest and Whizz Kid is an each-way option at a price.
Homme Public (FR) 3-1fav (11-13) Tended to jump left, midfield in touch, ridden before 3 out, not fluent last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Nayati (11-13) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Marada 6-1 (11-9) Keen in midfield, hit 6th, travelled strongly behind leader before 2 out, pushed before last, ridden after last, kept on well but always held, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Bourbon Beauty (10-6) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Impulsive One (USA) 9-4fav (11-10) Mid-division, not fluent 3 out, went 3rd home turn, ridden run-in, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Big Boy Bobby (10-2) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
The Pink'n 28-1 (11-12) Raced keenly, waited with in rear, headway chasing leaders 4 out, ridden and weakened before the last, 4th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Forever William (11-2) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
For Pleasure (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, headed home turn, soon weakened quickly, 10th of 14, 30 1/2l behind No Ordinary Joe (11-8) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Head Law (FR) 9-2 (11-8) Raced keenly, waited with in last pair, gained a place 9th, headway out wide before 2 out, went 3rd 2 out, stayed on same pace in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 7, 5 1/4l behind Deere Mark (11-1) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Raya Time (FR) 66-1 (11-1) Held up off the pace in rear, some late moderate headway, 6th of 14, 20 1/4l behind No Ordinary Joe (11-8) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Whizz Kid (GER) 28-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, led 2nd, hit 4 out, hit next and headed, chased leader until ridden before 2 out, weakened quickly, mistake 2 out, pulled up before the last, at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Aggagio (FR) 2-1jfav (11-13) Led or disputed lead until 4th, led next, ridden after 2 out, driven out flat, won at Leicester 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec beating Blended Stealth (10-9) by 1l, 6 ran.
Omega (GER) 25-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, made no impression, 5th of 7, 22 1/4l behind Yellowstone Park (11-2) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
