chased leaders, led going well after last (usual 3 out), pushed along bypassing 2 out, ridden flat, kept on well
prominent, led 3rd (usual 5th), soon headed, led before last (usual 3 out), headed after last, pushed along before bypassing 2 out, soon ridden, plugged on one pace flat
midfield, not fluent 2nd, pushed along last (usual 3 out), ridden to challenge bypassing 2 out, kept on flat
in rear, pushed along before 2nd (usual 4th) where awkward, pulled up before next
mid-division, pushed along bypassing 2 out, made no impression
towards rear, ridden bypassing 2 out, late headway flat, never dangerous
midfield, pushed along before bypassing 2 out, soon ridden, kept on flat
chased leaders, not fluent last (usual 3 out), pushed along bypassing 2 out, no extra flat
mid-division, pushed along bypassing 2 out, made no impression
led, headed 3rd (usual 5th), soon led again, headed before last (usual 3 out), soon beaten
BELIEVE JACK is getting 12lb from the unbeaten Soft Risk taking into account Lewis Stones’ claim. His easy win at Hereford received a boost when the runner-up went close at Doncaster earlier this week so he gets the nod. Nicky Richards’ charge has already won here so won’t go down without a fight with Travail D'orfevre and Well Planted looking the pick of the remainder.
Soft Risk (FR) 2-9fav (11-5) Held up in 3rd, tracked leader before 3 out, led 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon drew clear on bridle, not fluent last, easily, won at Kelso 2m (4) hvy in Dec beating Scots Poet (10-12) by 22l, 9 ran.
Believe Jack (FR) 11-4 (10-12) Led until before 2nd, left in lead before next, ridden 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, won at Hereford 2m (4) gd in Nov beating Great Heart'Jac (10-12) by 7 1/2l, 9 ran.
Andante (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) In touch, headway 4th, ridden 3 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Donny Boy (11-4) at Newcastle 2m mdn (4) gs in Dec.
Last Glance (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Led 2f, chased winner until 4f out, chased leaders, weakened 3f out, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Ollivander (9-3) at Catterick 7f stks (6) gs in Jul.
Lisloran (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Ld, 2l 2nd 1/2way, no impr on front pair in fair 3rd bef 2out, kow from 2out & closing on front pair again flat, 3rd of 13, 3l behind The Folkes Tiara (12-2) at Quakerstown 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Ralphy Boy Two (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, struggling in 5th 3 out, 6th of 11, 26 1/4l behind Since Day One (11-12) at Newcastle 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Travail D'Orfevre (FR) 12-1 (11-8) Held up rear of mid-division on outside, closed from 5th, pushed along before 3 out, soon outpaced and beaten, weakened from 2 out, 6th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Ballycoose (11-8) at Ayr 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Well Planted (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Mid division, ridden and outpaced before last, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 19 3/4l behind Jungle Jack (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Dec.
Annies Regatta 150-1 (11-1) Led early, prominent, lost place on inside after 3rd, closed with good jump 4th, slow next, weakened before 3 out, 8th of 9, 25l behind Ballycoose (11-8) at Ayr 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
West Lawn 50-1 (10-12) Always in rear, 5th of 8, dist behind Auditoria (10-12) at Catterick 2m (4) sft in Dec.
