held up in rear, moderate headway final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, held up in rear, good headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven clear
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out and soon beaten
soon led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders
chased leader to over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
in touch, headway to chase leader 2f out until inside final furlong, one pace
held up towards rear, stayed on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
mid-division, driven along and stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
Danielle's Lad gets the narrow vote in this desperate affair with Task Complete and Binnion Bay rating the main dangers. The selection was a fair fourth behind Middleton Grey last time out, that form has since been franked and off the same mark here he looks the value bet. Task Complete rates the main danger on his latest second behind Midmaar but the step up in trip has to be of concern and he is taken on with this in mind. Binnion Bay is another that could go well on his best form but he disappointed last time out; however he could improve for the fitting of first-time cheekpecies. Of the remainder, I wish is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he has been done no favours by the draw and for the winner we return to Danielle's Lad.
Angel River 50-1 (9-1) Prominent over 5f, 12th of 15, 18l behind Dark Moon (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcap (6) gf in Aug.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 15-2 (8-9) Mid-division, driven along over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 3l behind Midmaar (8-12) at Kempton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Bogaz (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, 9th of 13, 8l behind Vibrato (9-0) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Colonel Bilko (IRE) 50-1 (8-2) Led to inside final 3f, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 10l behind dhtrs Mulberry Lad (8-5) & Imperium (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Danielle's Lad 20-1 (8-7) Led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 15, 3l behind Middleton Grey (9-6) at Leicester 7f app hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Galaxy Bound (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Uneasy in stalls, behind, ridden halfway, never a factor, 10th of 12, 8l behind Zazous (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Good Wee Girl (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, lost place 3f out, soon beaten, last of 13, 10l behind Captain Darling (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol.
Hilltop Fantasy 8-1 (8-7) Led, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind Bowl of Cherries (8-12) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.
I Wish 6-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 13, 7l behind Cool Tiger (8-12) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.
Limit Down (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch 6f, 10th of 13, 23l behind Panshir (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcap (6) sft in Aug.
Shava 11-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, every chance 1f out, faded, 7th of 12, 4l behind Penny Glitters (8-12) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Southern Tide (USA) 22-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 9l behind Bowl of Cherries (8-12) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.
Task Complete 33-1 (8-9) Held up, strong run approaching final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, nk behind Midmaar (8-12) at Kempton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
The Terminator (IRE) 66-1 (8-0) Outpaced, 9th of 12, 6l behind Zazous (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.