in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
dwelt raced wide towards rear, pushed along and headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
soon led, ridden 2 lengths clear entering final 2f, headed towards finish, lost 2nd final strides
awkwardly away and nearly unseated rider, tin touch, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish
keen in touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, effort between horses to chase leader entering final furlong, ran on, went 2nd final strides
in rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms
raced wide close up, ridden and weakened 2f out
Regulator ended last year with placed efforts over 7f but debuts on the all-weather whereas Human Nature went close over today’s trip at Lingfield in November with DRAKEFELL in close attendance. The latter is partnered by Serena Brotherton today and that could give him the edge in this. National Glory also has a leading amateur on board on only his second start for Archie Watson’s yard while Madrinho finished runner-up over track and trip before disappointing last time.
Regulator (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Held up in touch, steady headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind How Bizarre (8-8) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Human Nature (IRE) 9-4fav (9-8) With leader on inside, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Breaking Records (9-6) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Drakefell (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Exchequer (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (3) pol in Dec.
Madrinho (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up, some late headway, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Suzi's Connoisseur (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
National Glory (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, some late minor headway, never on terms, 9th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Black Salt (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Choice Encounter 5-1 (9-4) Behind, switched left over 1f out, some headway entering final furlong, no impression, 8th of 11, 6 1/2l behind King Robert (9-6) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Peggy's Angel 66-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, some headway over 1f out, no impression, well held inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 8l behind Laubali (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Concur (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Dwelt raced wide towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Cape Greco (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
All Or Nothin (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Towards rear, hampered and well beaten over 1f out, last of 15, at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.