in rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms
chased leader, keen early, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden to press leader 2f out, slightly outpaced entering final furlong, rallied final 100 yards to lead close home
led, ridden and pressed 2f out, on top entering final furlong, headed close home, no extra
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FIRMAMENT just failed to overcome unfavourable terms with Sanaadh in a claimer at Southwell but has the measure of today’s rivals at the weights. David O’Meara’s veteran gets another chance with Unforgiving Minute looking the biggest threat with a recent comeback under his belt having won the last two renewals and beating Doc Sportello last year. Poetic Force is weighted to get the better of both the latter and Prince Rock on his return to action.
Firmament 2-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, ridden disputing lead and hung left inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Sanaadh (9-4) at Southwell 1m stks (6) pol in Jan.
Doc Sportello (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Tracked winner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Airshow (9-3) at Bath 6f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Poetic Force (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on in 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Song of The Isles (9-9) at Lingfield 1m stks (6) sft in May.
Unforgiving Minute 9-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out until switched right turning in, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Ostilio (9-13) at Lingfield 7f stks (6) pol in Jan.
Prince Rock (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Raced wide, keen close up, ridden and headway to chase clear leader approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Coase (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.