chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inside, lost place over 4f out, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon went 2nd, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, towards rear, switched left and well beaten over 2f out
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well
held up, ridden 3f out, soon well beaten
held up in rear, ridden and well beaten over 2f out
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon beaten, one pace
Hooligan Sean made a pleasing comeback from a lengthy absence when runner-up over track and trip a fortnight ago and is a leading contender but fourth-placed PERFECT CRACKER is fancied to reverse the form. Clive Cox's charge tried making all on his first start since August and, given he's likely to improve for the run, it should prove more difficult to catch him this time. Hot Tub and Clear Spring were both well beaten behind the selection last time, but Tribouley is expected to step up on her debut third over C&D last month and could figure.
Clear Spring (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt and not much room start, always in rear, 9th of 11, 24l behind Yashila (8-7) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Hooligan Sean 13-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, kept on same pace, held by winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Yashila (8-7) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Hot Tub 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and carried head high over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 10l behind Yashila (8-7) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Perfect Cracker 2-1fav (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Yashila (8-7) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Sid 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders on inside, lost place over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 11l behind Royal Selection (8-12) at Kempton 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Whats Your Story 100-1 (9-3) Held up behind, outpaced 3f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never near leaders, 5th of 9, 8l behind Royal Selection (8-12) at Kempton 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Bon Royale 14-1 (8-12) In touch weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7, 7l behind Mad Ginger Alice (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Cairanne 25-1 (8-7) In touch, keen hold, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 13, 41l behind Maven (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Hursley Hope (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 15l behind Hurricane Hymnbook (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Tribouley 20-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Ocean Bay (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Jordans Chrissy (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never a factor, 9th of 14, 23l behind Jawhar (9-3) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) sft in Sep.