tracked leaders, hampered after 1f, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, led well inside final furlong, all out
held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, bumped after 1f, pushed along over 3f out, under pressure over 2f out, soon one pace
always prominent, led well over 2f out, soon strongly challenged, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
always towards rear
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer
soon led, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden approaching final furlong, never on terms
Waterloo Dock is less exposed than most in this moderate handicap and may be able to step up on the form of his recent course second and land the spoils ahead of Mairead's Boy and Lady Sandicliffe. Mick Quinn's runner looked in need of a step up in trip as he was outpaced over seven furlongs that day; he races from the same mark this afternoon and a race of this nature should be within his scope. Mairead's Boy came as close as he ever has to scoring at Kempton when sporting a visor for the first time; he has claims if the headgear has the same effect again but a 2lb rise hasn't helped his cause. Lady Sandicliffe wasn't beaten too far in that contest and was staying on at the finish without doing enough to suggest that a win was around the corner so we return to Waterloo Dock for the selection.
Ledgerwood 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders to over 3f out, soon behind and eased final 2f, last of 14, 18l behind Ogre (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Miss Bouggy Wouggy 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders after 3f, led over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Kryptonite (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Mairead's Boy (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Led ridden over 2f out headed over 1f out, kept on well for 2nd, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Ogre (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Sistos Fascination 11-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Gainshare (9-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Waterloo Dock 7-1 (9-3) Always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Banjo Bandit (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Victory Shout (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, struggling 3f out, never a factor, last of 13, 18l behind Points of View (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Lady Sandicliffe (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, effort 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 2l behind Ogre (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Adam Eterno (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Led, headed over 5f out, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon edged right and weakened, 6th of 10, 5l behind Carry On Cleo (8-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol in Dec.
Lancaster Lad (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 20l behind Commit To Memory (8-10) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Dec.