started slowly, behind, steady headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
always in rear, never in contention
behind, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on well final furlong and closed on leaders towards finish
tracked leader after one furlong, brief effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
close up, quickened inside final furlong, led final strides
fly jumped leaving stalls, in touch when hampered after 1f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, caught final strides
in touch, hard ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened
always in rear, never a factor
always struggling in rear, never a factor
mid-division, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong without troubling leaders
led 1f, stayed tracking leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon lost 2nd, kept on one pace
close up on inside, switched left and led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong
PICCOLO DIAMANTE is the pick with Davids Mark and Kindallachan as the dangers. Stuart Parr has enjoyed a good season this year and while Piccolo Diamante would not be one of his stable stars, he is at least consistent and while a 2lb rise from the handicapper was a little harsh, he won't get many opportunities as weak as this. Davids Mark is a regular at this track. He is entitled to have come on for his first run for some time. Kindallachan hasn't won for a while. She has dropped down the weights accordingly. Jayanjay brings Brighton form to the table. 0 from 31 is the current state of her sand career. Piccostar made plenty of the running at Lingfield before tiring rapidly. Majestical held every chance in a similar race a fortnight ago before capitulating under pressure. Nordic Light and Spanish Ace can be given chances on their old form so a perusal of the market is advised. Piccolo Diamante has plenty of ticks in the right boxes and receives the nomination.
Affirmatively 16-1 (8-11) Led until over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 11, 12l behind Milne Bay (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Piccolo Diamante (USA) 3-1fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ran on inside final furlong, took 2nd final 50 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Djalalabad (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Davids Mark 5-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and no impression final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Hurricane Coast (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct.
Spanish Ace 33-1 (8-10) In touch until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 13l behind Dazed And Amazed (9-7) at Bath 5f clm (6) gf in Sept.
Kindallachan 12-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 12, nk behind Scruffy Skip (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Jayanjay 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to dispute 2nd over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind The Hoofer (8-13) at Lingfield 6f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Nordic Light (USA) 5-1fav (8-12) Always towards rear, last of 12, 13l behind The Hoofer (8-13) at Lingfield 6f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Piccostar 16-1 (8-8) Led at fast pace, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly final furlong, 11th of 12, 9l behind The Hoofer (8-13) at Lingfield 6f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Desert Light (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Held up, eased when beaten approaching final furlong, last of 14, 26l behind Gone'n'dunnett (8-7) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Faintly Hopeful 100-1 (9-3) Behind, plugged on final 2f, 6th of 12, 12l behind Perfect Silence (8-12) at Folkestone 6f mdn stk (5) gs in Sept.
Pentandra (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 13l behind Lujano (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Majestical (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders and keen, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Hurricane Coast (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct.
