pressed winner, lost 2nd over 1f out, one pace entering final furlong, no extra when not much room towards finish
mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression, well held inside final furlong
pushed along briefly just after start, in rear, well beaten over 1f out
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, took keen hold early, ridden 2f out, not much room well over 1f out, never threatened
made all, ridden and in command inside final furlong, ran on well
pushed along leaving stalls, mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, switched left well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
NonRunner
SOAR ABOVE only won by a narrow margin over 7f here in September but was more impressive defying a 4lb rise to score over track and trip last month. The hat-trick beckons for Paul D'Arcy's charge in his current form. Several have gone close recently including Kraka at Lingfield while Picket Line just failed to catch the winner at this venue last time. Chica De La Noche was placed for the fourth time in succession when runner-up over 7f on her latest start and Reignite is the least exposed now handicapping for the first time.
Canford's Joy (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear on inside, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, never nearer, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Rockesbury (8-11) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Nutini (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 4l behind Jabarout (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Picket Line 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders went 2nd over 2f out, joined winner and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind The Lacemaker (9-9) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Reignite 14-1 (9-5) Keen, tracked leaders, short of room over 3f out and lost place, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Faraasah (9-5) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (6) pol in Nov.
Maximum Power (FR) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened inside final furlong, last of 11, 9 3/4l behind American Endeavour (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Secret Potion 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Jorvik Prince (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Soar Above 6-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Deer Song (8-2) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Spenny's Lass 17-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Wotadoll (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Storm Melody 8-1 (9-7) Towards rear, plugged on final furlong, no danger, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Seamster (9-5) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) sft in Nov.
Chica De La Noche 6-1 (9-8) Keen in touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, nk behind Jabarout (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Ladweb 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division on inside, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Jorvik Prince (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Kraka (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led, headed entering final furlong, soon rallied, kept on, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Wotadoll (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
