chased leaders, went 2nd on inside 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and stayed on well
held up in last pair, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, last pair, headway between horses when not clearest of runs entering final 1f, stayed on to 4th post
chased leader until 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon in touch on inside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, lost 4th post
held up in early stages and keen, headway on outside to chase leading pair over 5f out, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
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QUERIDO has been placed behind higher-rated rivals than he faces here in plating company of late. He gets the token vote in a less-than-inspiring handicap. Very Well Red finished much closer at Southwell last time which could point to a big run today, while My Mate Les was only beaten a head in similar company at Wolverhampton recently and should be thereabouts again. Lennoxwood, Harvest Mist and Batchworth Blaise have placed form on Polytrack that gives them a chance.
Querido (GER) 15-2 (8-10) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders in 3rd, chased winner over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Divine Rule (8-6) at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol.
Tawseef (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Beggers Belief (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Very Well Red 11-1 (9-2) Led until over 4f out, rallied and every chance from over 2f out, under pressure entering final furlong, weakened closing stages, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind St Ignatius (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Hot Tub 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders early, lost place before halfway, soon beaten, last of 11, 27l behind St Ignatius (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
My Mate Les (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on and headed close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Brave Decision (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Lennoxwood (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 11, 9l behind Mataajir (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f app hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Batchworth Blaise 10-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on well, never troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 6l behind Ajdaad (9-0) at Lingfield 1m app sll stks (6) pol in Dec.
Aegean King 20-1 (9-8) Held up never dangerous, 8th of 14, 20l behind Danceintothelight (8-8) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep '10.
All About You (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 11, 15l behind Traphalgar (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Nov '10.
Gordy Bee (USA) 20-1 (8-1) Soon outpaced and behind, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 15l behind Daffydowndilly (9-7) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Dec.
Harvest Mist (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Brave Decision (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Noinformation (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 10th of 13, 2 3/4l behind My Best Man (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Kenswick 10-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and not clear run well over 1f out, never on terms, 11th of 13, 3l behind My Best Man (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Five Cool Kats (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 19l behind Jackie Love (8-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
