held up in last, pressed leaders 12th, led narrowly 4 out, pushed along 2 out, not fluent last, ridden run-in and headed closing stages
tracked leaders, pushed along and went close 3rd home turn, ridden and weakened 2 out
handy, not fluent 3rd, ridden and gradually faded after 3 out
led, headed narrowly and pushed along 4 out, ridden and slightly outpaced home turn, stayed on to chase leader before last, switched right and rallied run-in, led again closing stages, gamely
To The Limit won this last year off a pound higher mark but was well behind ESPOIR MORIVIERE at Sedgefield more recently. Connections reported that the latter wasn’t suited by the going at Wetherby subsequently so he gets another chance. Without Conviction has had wind surgery since last seen and Duke Of Deception has the most scope of these, though may need to drop a few pounds.
Duke Of Deception (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) In rear, pushed along 4 out, plugged on, never on terms, 6th of 14, 18 1/2l behind Bak Rocky (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Without Conviction (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) In rear, well beaten from 11th, 6th of 10, 34l behind Lisloran (11-3) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Espoir Moriviere (FR) 15-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, pushed along after 10th, lost place 15th, pulled up before 4 out, at Wetherby 3m hcp (5) gs in Dec.
To The Limit (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Raced in 2nd or 3rd, bumped 6th, hit 11th, lost place before 17th, remote 3rd before 2 out, 3rd of 7, 29 1/2l behind Skyhill (11-2) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) sft in Dec.