raced wide, in mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
always towards rear, struggling final 2f
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up behind, headway on insde to chase leaders over 1f out, not quicken and one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, ridden out
in touch, chased leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, neareast finish
led until headed 2f out, chased winner afterwards but always held final furlong
in rear, some late headway on outer over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out
tracked leader to over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, behind, ridden over 2f out, no progress
in touch to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Majestical is weighted to reverse November's form with Littledodayno but Michael Wigham's mare was value for more than the winning margin that day and has fared best of that pair with the draw today. She has been off the track since then and has yet to show her best at this trip but has always promised to stay this far and can land the finale if returning in the same form. Derek Shaw has his string in fine form so any support for Dancing Duo who went close over course and distance in October should be noted but Royal Embrace will do well to overcome his low draw. Angel Voices's confidence may have been boosted by last month's course success but that came over 6 furlongs whilst it has been some time since the admirably consistent Jools has won from a mark this high; therefore, Littledodayno is the pick.
Prospect Place 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 13, 9l behind Feelin Foxy (8-10) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Sagunt (GER) 33-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 17l behind dhtrs Noah Jameel (8-9) & Sir Haydn (9-6) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Jools 7-1 (8-7) In rear, short of room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 3l behind Smokin Joe (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Littledodayno (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Towards rear, switched right over 2f out, good headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, driven out, won at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Majestical (9-2) by 2l, 11 ran.
Emma Jean Lad (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) In touch, headway and hung right over 1f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Encores (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Metropolitan Chief 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 13, 5l behind Corlough Mountain (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) pol in Dec.
Royal Embrace 7-2 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on moderately, 7th of 11, 4l behind Four Tel (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Angel Voices (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, ridden out, won at Kempton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Dec beating Tilsworth Charlie (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Majestical (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (9-2) Held up in mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, driven to take 3rd inside final 2f, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Faithful Ruler (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Dancing Duo 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 6l behind King After (8-12) at Lingfield 1m hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Park Valley Prince 11-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Bens Georgie (8-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Mythical Charm 15-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, took keen hold behind, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Epidaurian King (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Dec.
Beneking 12-1 (8-12) Driven along leaving stalls, prominent, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Bens Georgie (8-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
The Jailer 16-1 (8-8) Led, pushed 3 lengths clear 2f out, worn down and headed inside final furlong, soon no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Faithful Ruler (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
