chased leader until ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, heavily eased final furlong
mid-division, good headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
slowly away, behind, still plenty to do when switched left inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, not reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner
awkward leaving paddock, never closer than mid-division
towards rear, some late headway, never threatened
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd final 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden and no further headway inside final furlong
outpaced in last pair, never a factor
NonRunner
Terri Rules hasn’t won since landing this last year but can race off a lower mark and has recently switched yards. Swanton Blue is penalised for winning a division of a handicap at Chelmsford last week but ROCKESBURY landed the other division and remains on a winning mark despite his penalty. The hat-trick beckons for Phil McEntee’s charge. Mercers recent placed efforts have been over 5f while Blue Cable is worth noting on her handicap debut.
Swanton Blue (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Raced wide tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and edged left approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Qaaraat (9-9) by 1l, 11 ran.
Physics (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Towards rear, reminder under 2f out, no impression, never a factor, 12th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Mi Esperanza (9-7) at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Rockesbury 5-2fav (9-3) Went right start, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, driven and pressed inside final furlong, asserted close home, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Rocketeer (9-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Blue Cable 9-4fav (9-7) Chased leaders in centre, ridden and unable to quicken inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Cmon Cmon (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Gherkin 13-2 (8-13) Prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Spanish Mane (9-8) at Leicester 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Jaganory (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Bumped start, towards rear, short of room and switched right over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 11th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Zulu Zander (10-0) at Bath 5f hcp (6) fm in Sep.
Terri Rules (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Bumped at start, held up, ridden and switched left 2f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 5l behind Limaro Prospect (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Secret Treaties 66-1 (9-2) Went right start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, lost place and not much room over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Rockesbury (8-12) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Mercers 5-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, good headway over 1f out, went 2nd and ran on inside final 150 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Lady Florence (9-0) at Lingfield 5f stks (6) pol in Aug.
Amnaa 125-1 (8-9) Outpaced in rear, switched wide over 2f out, never a danger, 12th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Zulu Zander (10-0) at Bath 5f hcp (6) fm in Sep.
Good Answer 12-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened entering final furlong, last of 11, 10 1/4l behind Spirited Guest (10-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Rockin' N Raven 9-1 (9-1) Slightly slow to stride, towards rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Kendergarten Kop (9-6) at Bath 1m hcp (6) fm in Sep.
