held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders before 2 out, went third last, ridden flat, switched right 100yd out, stayed on well
midfield, jumped slow 3rd, headway to challenge and led before 2 out, pressed before last, headed flat, kept on gamely to lead again final strides
led, headed after 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out when weakened quickly and pulled up
held up in midfield, headway going well before 2 out, soon pushed along, no extra from last
chased leaders, led after 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, soon headed, rallied to challenge last, led again flat, ran on, headed final strides
held up in rear, not fluent 3 out, soon struggling and pulled up before next
chased leaders, lost place 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, plugged on one pace from last
raced in touch, pushed along before 2 out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden before 2 out, soon struggling, weakened approaching last
NonRunner
THOR DE CERISY did well last season and ran right up to form on his reappearance at Wetherby. He’s had wind surgery since and, if that has brought about some improvement, Michael Scudamore’s charge could go close in a race like this. The unexposed Fanfaron Dino didn’t beat much at Uttoxeter but has little weight to carry and should go well. Oscars Leader looks in good form and San Seb should be approaching peak fitness with When You're Ready another possibility. Fil D'Ariane was successful over course and distance in November but this is a stronger heat and he is 6lb higher.
Thor De Cerisy (FR) 6-1 (11-5) In touch with leaders, close up 3 out, soon ridden, mistake last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 6, 9 1/4l behind Fransham (11-10) at Wetherby 2m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
When You're Ready (IRE) 9-4fav (11-5) Mid-division, headway and disputing 2nd 2 out, outpaced briefly before staying on well after the last, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Mount Windsor (11-3) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Chazza (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Midfield, pushed along and dropped towards rear 2nd, headway to midfield 3rd, ridden and dropped towards rear 4 out, lost touch after 3 out, 11th of 12, dist behind Emir Sacree (11-7) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Fil D'ariane (FR) 11-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway 4th, shaken up before 2 out, led approaching last, kept on, won at Leicester 2m hcp (4) sft in Nov beating Monarchofthegrange (11-13) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
San Seb (GER) 11-1 (11-7) Held up, some headway 3 out, stayed on into third after last, 3rd of 9, 15 1/4l behind Friend Or Foe (11-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Red Mix (FR) 11-2 (12-0) Took keen hold, mid-division, closed 3rd, lost place before 6th, weakened after 3 out, mistake 2 out, 6th of 10, 18l behind Present From Dubai (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Always Resolute 66-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, mistake 3rd and 5th, well beaten after 3 out, 9th of 13, 21 3/4l behind Cadzand (11-1) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Fanfaron Dino (FR) 15-8fav (11-3) Tracked leader, travelling easy and chased leader 2 out, pressed leader approaching the last, led after the last, went clear final 110 yards, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) hvy in Dec beating Ragamuffin (11-2) by 3 1/4l, 12 ran.
Moidore 11-2 (10-4) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and kept on same from 2 out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Ferrobin (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Oscars Leader (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Led until 3rd, chased leader, in front again 5th, headed 3 out, chased winner, pushed along before next, soon ridden, bad mistake last, stayed on run-in, always just held, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind The Cob (11-2) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Thinking (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Led narrowly, blundered and unseated rider 4th, at Haydock 2m hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
