tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never able to challenge
held up in rear but in touch, beaten 2f out
held up in rear, in touch, effort over 1f out, soon no impression
made all, hard ridden over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced freely tracking leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon no impression
Withdrawn
Hoof It boasts the highest rating but never threatened the winner at Lingfield last time despite finishing just ahead of Forest Edge. The latter also found Ballista too good off level weights at Wolverhampton last month and Tom Dascombe's charge looks a leading contender in this similar company. A multiple winner on the Polytrack at Dundalk, Irish raider Rummaging has been raised 11lb for his latest victory and looks to have a bit to find with the principals on today's terms, as does CAPONE on the face it. But the latter was rated 102 at this time last year and could prove a bit of value if rediscovering his best form.
Ballista (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 6f stks (3yo+) (2) pol in Dec beating Masamah (9-4) by nk, 4 ran.
Capone (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up, always behind, 9th of 11, 7l behind Perfect Pasture (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcap (2) pol.
Daring Dragon 7-2fav (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden and well held over 1f out, 7th of 9, 7l behind Khajaaly (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Forest Edge (IRE) 5-4fav (9-4) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, last of 4, 6l behind Ballista (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (3yo+) (2) pol in Dec.
Rummaging (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Soon tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, soon challenged, led and stayed on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec beating Antiquus (8-11) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Stonefield Flyer 20-1 (9-0) Raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Addictive Dream (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Hoof It 4-1 (9-10) Led early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Tarooq (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (2) pol in Dec.