took keen hold tracking leaders on inside, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
held up in mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, driven in 4th and one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, led well over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong and always doing enough
always towards rear, never involved
chased leader until 7f out, chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 2f out
held up well off the pace in last pair, never involved
took keen hold in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden chasing leaders well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up well in rear, never a factor
pushed along towards rear 5f out, never involved
switched right start and held up in last trio, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
chased leading pair, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led until ridden over 4f out, chased leader until well over 2f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
chased leaders, went 2nd 7f out, led over 4f out, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along on outside 3f out, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reach winner
THOMAS BLOSSOM stands out given his current form. Patrick Chamings' charge bids for a hat-trick having won at this venue before a cosy two-length victory at Wolverhampton and can defy a penalty. Rockie Road was not far behind the progressive Golly Miss Molly last month and looks a threat while Novel Dancer was placed over 2m at Lingfield on his latest start. San Quentin scored off a 5lb lower mark at the track in November and Third Strike has tumbled down the weights since this time last year so could also go well.
Thomas Blossom (IRE) 5-6fav (9-5) Held up in rear, smooth headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, pushed clear, easily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) beating The Yank (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Mountain Range (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Always behind, 8th of 9, 14l behind Thomas Blossom (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6).
Novel Dancer 12-1 (10-2) Dwelt tracked leaders, led 5f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Crouching Harry (10-2) at Lingfield 2m am hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
San Quentin (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Mid-division, driven 3f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 6l behind Uganda Glory (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) in Dec.
Let's Confer 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon lost place, 7th of 8, 14l behind Golly Miss Molly (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Ruggero 33-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, pulled very hard and led after 3f, hard driven when headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 24l behind Mazij (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6).
Rockie Road (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Dwelt in touch, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed entering final furlong, driven and every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Golly Miss Molly (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Grey Odyssey 66-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 21l behind Batrana (9-0) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Olymnia 14-1 (9-12) Always behind, weakened over 5f out, tailed off, 8th of 11, 43l behind May Hay (10-6) at Southwell 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Third Strike 20-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Moulin Rouge (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Astrowolf 50-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, pushed along well over 2f out, ridden inside final 2f, some progress over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 13, 9l behind Time Square (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Byron Blue (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd approaching straight, soon ridden and no extra under 2f out, 8th of 13, 17l behind Hurricane Jojo (9-7) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 in May.
Dark Tsarina (IRE) 50-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind Golly Miss Molly (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Lucky Dottie 66-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 6l behind Vaguely Spanish (8-10) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.