mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, headway to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out
in rear, never a factor
held up, ridden over 2f out, not troubled leaders
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
soon tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway on outer from 3f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never near leaders
Mister Frosty has the past form to go close but appears to have gone off the boil recently. In contrast, MAYFAIR'S FUTURE has produced a couple of improved efforts of late, notably last month's fourth over this trip at Kempton. Beaten only a length on that occasion, he looks ready for a return to the winners' enclosure. Stravita is back on the Flat after a spell hurdling and the booking of Jamie Spencer takes the eye, while Robbie Winston may well coax a better effort from Mr Maximas
Mister Frosty (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, headway on outer over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 2f out, 5th of 12, 15l behind Kingaroo (8-5) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Nov.
Mayfair's Future 12-1 (8-10) Chased leading pair, went 2nd 2f out, diputing lead and every chance inside final furlong until weakened final 50 yards, 4th of 14, 3/4l behind Lady Lam (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Indian Violet (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden 4f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 11, 13l behind Strike Force (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Beseech (USA) 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 8l behind Pertuis (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Inquisitress 9-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, lost place inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Custard Cream Kid (8-8) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Mr Maximas 50-1 (9-3) Raced wide, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 10l behind Albertus Pictor (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Fastinthestraight (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Hampered start, raced center, always in rear, 10th of 12, 17l behind Arctic Lynx (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Corlough Mountain 66-1 (9-4) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 11l behind Taste The Wine (10-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f Amateur Riders Handicap (0-65) (3yo+) (6) pol in Nov.
Rosy Dawn 14-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 25l behind Marcus Antonius (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Dilys Maud 40-1 (8-9) Broke well, soon tracking leader, under pressure halfway, outpaced when edged right approaching final furlong, stayed on close home, never on terms, 8th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Marksbury (9-3) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-58 (6) pol in Nov.
Stravita 11-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 19l behind Me Fein (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Mar.
