held up in last trio, hard ridden over 1f out, never a factor
soon chased leader, ridden 3f out, driven to lead narrowly over 1f out, strongly pressed throughout final furlong, held on gamely
led 1f, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, smooth headway to track leading pair 2f out, hung left and not look keen entering final furlong, ran on near finish, went 2nd on line
led, pushed up to lead after 1f, narrowly headed over 1f out, stayed challenging and every chance throughout final furlong, lost 2nd on line
always in last trio, struggling over 2f out, tailed off
soon chasing leaders until ridden and weakened over 2f out
The drop in grade may enable ZUBOVA to break her duck although she has something to find with Kirsty's Boy, Anjomarba and Inside Track. Just 3lbs separates that quartet on official figures and Zubova is the lowest rated of the four but she hasn't had many chances and Richard Hannon has such a good record in claiming races that she gets the vote. This is her first run at seven which should suit judged by the way that she kept on at Kempton last time and her pedigree supports that impression. Kirsty's Boy ran well in a similar contest over course and distance last time on his first outing since September and may benefit for that outing whilst Anjomarba had returned from a similar absence prior to her run at Doncaster but she disappointed there and has more to prove. Inside Track has claims on the figures but failed to respond to blinkers when behind Kirsty's Boy so he has something to prove as we look to Zubova for the winner.
Cuthbert (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Strong in to stride, always in rear, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Exceedthewildman (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Kirsty's Boy (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Chocolate Cookie (7-12) at Lingfield 7f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Nov.
Anjomarba (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20, 14l behind Dubai Set (9-4) at Doncaster 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
Zubova 5-4fav (9-0) Led, pressed from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, driven and headed final strides, 2nd of 11, hd behind Key Light (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Inside Track (IRE) 5-2 (8-5) Chased winner, effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Empress Leizu (7-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (6) pol.
Indigo Ink 7-2 (8-6) Pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Whipperway (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2yo sell stks (6) pol in Nov.
New York Lights (IRE) 66-1 (7-10) Mainly in rear, 11th of 13, 12l behind Christopher Wren (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.