led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, still every chance when hit and landed awkwardly next, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace from next
close up in rear, headway to track leaders 3 out, ridden next, kept on one pace
close up in rear, headway to lead approaching 2 out, edged left flat, ridden out
tracked leader, ridden 3 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped to rear 4 out, weakened 2 out
Chirico Vallis showed a welcome return to form at Ludlow 10 days ago when a change of tactics were employed. A 7lb penalty means he has a welter burden to carry here but he’s still well treated on past form. However, NEVER EQUALLED won in a higher grade when well backed at Ffos Las and is only 6lb higher. Star of Rory was well beaten off this mark at Warwick on his reappearance having won at that track in March but will strip fitter here and makes most appeal of the others.
Chirico Vallis (FR) 16-1 (11-11) Led, mistake 4 out, headed narrowly 3 out, led after next, clear flat, comfortably, won at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Nov beating North Star Oscar (11-1) by 8l, 8 ran.
Never Equalled (IRE) 7-4fav (10-8) Tracked leader, outpaced 3 out, rallied next, led last, kept on well, won at Ffos Las 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Nov beating Francky Du Berlais (11-3) by 8l, 6 ran.
Be My Sea (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Raced keenly, chased winner until ridden before 2 out, weakened soon after, 6th of 10, 11l behind Catch The Cuban (10-7) at Kempton 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Star of Rory (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, driven after 3 out, weakened before next, 7th of 14, 21l behind Mack The Man (11-12) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Russian Service 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened before 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before next, at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Ulysses (GER) 28-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, driven after 3 out, never involved, 7th of 11, 14 1/2l behind Head Lad (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
