close up, ridden to go 3rd over 2f out, looked held when not much room inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish
led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed final strides
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along and headway entering final 2f, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, led final strides
in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never nearer
towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, behind from over 1f out
towards rear, never a factor
always towards rear
PENZENA looks to have improved for the switch of yards and she is preferred here to Dichoh and Mr Hichens. Now trained by Andrew Balding, the selection was relatively impressive when breaking her maiden tag at Kempton. Her mark back in handicaps has been reassessed and put 6lb higher but she looks sure to run well. Dichoh knows the track well and he comes here in good form but probably has little in hand with the handicapper, Prince Of Thebes is another old-timer who runs this track well, whilst Mister Green has stamina to prove as he steps up in trip. With less to prove is Mr Hichens who won off a 4lb lower mark at Kempton last time out and he has a good draw here, Shane Kelly is back onboard Support Fund, whilst Naheell should appreciate the drop down in trip today. Alfie Tupper has been out of form but as a result is now well-handicapped, Le Chiffre should come on for a recent outing, whilst Pha Mai Blue should appreciate a return to the track. An open handicap, where the tentative vote is given to Penzena.
Dichoh 6-1 (9-6) In rear, reminders over 4f out, kept on never near leaders, 6th of 12, 5l behind Final Verse (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Soon pressing winner until ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened, last of 10, 10l behind Beauchamp Viceroy (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Penzena 3-1 (8-12) Smartly away, made all, clear 2f out, driven over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Nov beating Mainstay (8-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Mister Green (FR) 50-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 19l behind Mac's Power (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Mr Hichens 3-1fav (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov beating Lord Of The Dance (8-9) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Young Dottie 33-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 16, 4l behind Aine's Delight (8-6) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Support Fund (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind My Best Bet (8-13) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Naheell 33-1 (8-4) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 6l behind Free Tussy (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 10, 17l behind Mr Hichens (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Alfie Tupper (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 18l behind Crazy Chris (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Pha Mai Blue 9-2fav (8-13) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 8l behind Kuanyao (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
