took keen hold, held up in mid-division on outside, going well 2f out, switched right over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, kept on
held up towards rear, going well when hanging left over 1f out, switched left and ran on, under hand riding inside final furlong, finished well
with leaders, weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
chased leader, led 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, driven out
always behind
slight lead until 2f out, chased winner until weakened final 120 yards
chased leaders on inside, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd last stride
chased leaders, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, lost 3rd last stride
always behind
went right start, raced in mid-division on inside, going well 2f out, effort on inside over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt and bumped start, behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, never reached leaders
DESERT ICON was beaten less than a length over C&D off a 6lb higher mark back in August and hinted at a return to form when running well for a long way at Wolverhampton last month - it could be his turn today. Chjimes had looked back to his best before a below-par effort last time and he's closely matched with Mary's Pet on earlier running here, while Loyal Royal beat a subsequent winner when scoring over C&D recently and has claims on that form.
Chjimes (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Behind, some late headway approaching final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 11, 4l behind Nubar Boy (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Desert Icon (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Led briefly soon after start, with leader, led again over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 6l behind Cardinal (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Whatyouwoodwishfor (USA) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 5l behind Sir Mozart (9-9) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Dvinsky (USA) 11-4fav (9-7) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Liberty Trail (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Waterloo Dock 5-1 (9-6) Led, ridden well over 1f out, kept on until headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Athaakeel (9-1) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Mary's Pet 10-1 (9-5) Made all, ridden 2f out, driven and edged right near finish, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec beating Chjimes (9-6) by hd, 8 ran.
Misaro (GER) 20-1 (9-7) Led, hard driven and headed entering final furlong, weakening when edged right closing stages, 7th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Nubar Boy (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, travelled strongly throughout, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec beating Caramelita (9-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Bold Ring 9-2fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, hard driven and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Espy (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Dwelt, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 11l behind Residency (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Mind The Monarch 4-1fav (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dualagi (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Mushy Peas (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Raced towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Loyal Royal (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
