tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, reluctant, led well inside final furlong, all out
pulled hard in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon beaten
raced keenly in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, off it over 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, effort well over 2f out, not ran on
always behind
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, always behind
led, quickened 3f out, headed well inside final furlong, rallied and battled gamely
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
There was plenty to like about Faraday's run last time out, and he is nominated to score today over Marmooq and Charlie Bear. The selection chased home Joe Jo Star at Wolverhampton last time and that was a good effort considering he was squeezed for room. He is not ideally drawn but he does look the most likely winner here. Marmooq was all-out to beat Big Ralph here last time and although he should go well again today, the simple fact is he has more on his plate. Charlie Bear showed improved form to chase home Busy Man last time, but he had the best of the draw that day and he is not drawn as well this afternoon. Club Captain has a bit to prove after a disappointing effort here last time, and we will stick with Faraday to land the prize.
Marmooq 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, held on well under pressure, all out, won at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Big Ralph (9-0) by a hd, 10 ran.
Ask No More 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Charlotte Grey (9-0) at W'hampton 6f app stk (7) pol in Jan.
Charlie Bear 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, nk behind Busy Man (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Club Captain (USA) 4-1jt-fav (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, 13th of 14, 14l behind Busy Man (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Faraday (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, tried to challenge on inside entering final, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Joe Jo Star (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Lady Firecracker (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out and lost position, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Marmooq (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Mr Belvedere 13-2 (9-0) Disputed lead, led briefly over 2f out, soon headed, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, last of 10, 4l behind Mr Chocolate Drop (9-6) at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Salvestro 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out to chase leaders, weakening when hampered and checked on rail over 1f out, not recover, 9th of 10, 4l behind Marmooq (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Scar Tissue 33-1 (8-6) Towards rear, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly well over 1f out, last of 7, 13l behind Classic Blue (8-5) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Straight Face (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Led narrowly, ridden and headed inside final 2f, gradually weakened, 8th of 10, 14l behind Megalala (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Pajada 33-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, never nearer, 8th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mr Chocolate Drop (9-6) at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Rasmani 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not much room briefly 7f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Glenridding (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec.
