always prominent, driven to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well (hand timed)
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, soon in touch, under pressure well over 1f out, never able to challenge
behind, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace
Nonrunner
We open with division one of a tight sprint handicap in which we marginally prefer the chances of STYLE AWARD over those of Thoughtsofstardom while Love You Louis is now looking dangerous at the weights. These days the pick is a bit of a five furlong specialist and benefitted for his return to this trip when placing just ahead of a subsequent winner last time. The runner-up that day has also added strength to the form and racing off a mark five pounds lighter than when last in front the pick has a chance to get back on top. Thoughtsofstardom was a course and distance winner two starts back when four pounds lighter in the handicap. He¿s had two of that removed after a solid run last time so should be weighted for a bold bid. Love You Louis has tumbled down the weights since winning over this trip at Kempton last February and while there is a reason for that he did shape better last time so if finally taking to this track he could get involved. Silver Prelude is considered under this burden with his useful apprentice removing weight but in a tight contest Style Award can collect.
Silver Prelude 12-1 (8-8) Led, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Lord Of The Reins (8-11) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Thoughtsofstardom 4-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, led, ridden 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Mr Funshine (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Style Award 11-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Forever's Girl (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Bluebok 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Triskaidekaphobia (8-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, 4l behind Fromsong (8-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Ten Down 16-1 (8-2) Led, ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Fromsong (8-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Meikle Barfil 66-1 (9-4) Dwelt, towards rear, hard ridden over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 9, 6l behind Buy On The Red (9-4) at Lingfield 5f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Love You Louis 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Absa Lutte (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 4 1/2l behind Sutton Veny (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Woodcote (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Reared start, mid-division, ridden after 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
