held up in rear, late headway, never dangerous
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
reared start, pulled hard in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, steady headway from over 4f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on closing stages, nearest finish
led, hard driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded
pulled hard, tracked leaders, under pressure over 3f out, soon lost place
chased leaders, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
PERCYTHEPINTO has yet to tackle today's longer trip but the manner of his win over a mile here in November suggests he'll last home and George Baker's charge gets the nod. The Noble Ord has slipped down the weights and finished closer in a claimer at Kempton last time but is another unproven over today's distance along with South Cape. King's Road went close over hurdles a fortnight ago and may figure while Pose looks best of the remainder.
Percythepinto (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, no impression when hung right from 2f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Mr Knightley (9-6) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
The Noble Ord 6-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Mr Knightley (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Dec.
King's Road 11-4fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, lost place 9f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, not able to get back on terms, 7th of 12, 5l behind Schmooze (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Temuco (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, 10th of 11, 13l behind Storm Runner (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Fairy Mist (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never nearer, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Bussa (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Pose (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Brown Pete (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Young Jackie 16-1 (9-9) Slow into stride keen always towards rear, 10th of 13, 18l behind Roughlyn (9-6) at Lingfield 2m am hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Litmus (USA) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, lost place well over 2f out, 10th of 14, 10l behind Brown Pete (10-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Rainbow Riches (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Prominent, outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 12l behind Clubland (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f sell stks (6) pol in Oct.
Flying Kitty 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, never a factor, 9th of 12, 8l behind Jackie Love (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Ececheira 40-1 (8-2) Always behind, 12th of 14, 19l behind Norfolk Sky (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Skyblue 50-1 (8-0) Slowly away, always behind, 6th of 12, 25l behind Panettone (9-4) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
South Cape 13-2 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, stayed on same pace, never on terms with leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Shamo Hill Theatre (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.