behind, ridden, hanging right and left and headway over 1f out, ran on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
made all, led, ridden and quickened well over 1f out, clear, ridden out, easily
held up in rear, headway 2f out, kept on nearest finish, not trouble leaders
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd post, never nearer
tracked winner, lost 2nd well over 1f out when no chance, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, no headway and weakened approaching final furlong
behind, some headway 3f out, soon ridden, no chance over 2f out
in touch, ridden and weakened from 2f out
held up, chased leaders over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2 places inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and lost place 4f out, never dangerous final 2f
started slowly, in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, kept on same pace over 1f out, never nearer
Nonrunner
A moderate opener with Mick Is Back is selected ahead of Jessica Wigmo and Royal Embrace. The selection has been a consistent sort at this level and although he may have had a rare off-day at the office last time out, he is drawn well this evening and he has the services of Jack Mitchell. Jessica Wigmo is watched in the market for any evidence of confidence. She ran well over seven furlongs and is worth another chance over tonight's trip. Royal Embrace took some time to get off the mark but is back to the place where he did so in fine style. Winged Farasi is potentially well treated in relation to his turf form but he has had his chances. Earl Kraul hails from a yard that are sending out winners while Call Off The Search is stepped up in trip following no wins from 22. Claws has less mileage than most and was the subject of significant support on her most recent visit to Wolverhampton. Baba Ghanoush had little chance from a poor draw at Lingfield but has no such excuses here. A trappy affair and Mick Is Back is given the tentative nod.
Royal Embrace 13-2 (9-3) Held up, headway and not much room 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Machinate (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Carlitos Spirit (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Led early, chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out until well over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Northern Boy (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Mick Is Back 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden when hampered inside final 2f, no danger after, 6th of 12, 6l behind Smokin Joe (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Krakatau (FR) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 11th of 13, 9l behind Jools (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Winged Farasi 20-1 (8-7) In rear, pushed along over 5f out, some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 8l behind Northern Boy (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Baba Ghanoush 14-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 14, 6l behind Millfield (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Gee Ceffyl Bach 25-1 (10-13) Led early, prominent until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 7l behind Charlottebutterfly (10-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Mythical Charm 13-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, keen hold in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Confidentiality (8-7) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Contented (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on inside over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Faithful Ruler (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Claws 11-2 (8-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 8l behind My Michelle (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Earl Kraul (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out, 9th of 14, 12l behind Comeintothespace (8-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Calloff The Search 9-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 12, 8l behind Diriculous (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
Jessica Wigmo 8-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ran on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ceris Star (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Theatre Royal 40-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 4l behind Stark Contrast (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
