tracked leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, not pace of winner
in touch, led after 1f, ridden and headed inside final 2f, readily outpaced in 3rd inside final furlong
led 1f, pressed leader, led again inside final 2f, ridden clear entering final furlong, ran on, readily
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
always outpaced in rear, lost touch over 2f out
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
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Sir Hector is penalised for winning at Lingfield last month when Hornby finished third. The latter re-opposes on better terms with an apprentice’s claim in his favour. Gabrial The Devil went close in a handicap at Newcastle back in October but GRANDFATHER TOM is less exposed and after posting an improved effort at Wolverhampton last time, Bob Cowell’s colt should make a bold bid in this. The remainder look up against it unless one of the newcomers proves above average.
Sir Hector (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Hung left throughout, raced keenly, hung badly left on 1st turn, kept slight advantage until hung left towards finish and headed last strides, 2nd of 5, hd behind Becker (9-7) at Kempton 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Gabrial The Devil (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Crown Of Cortez (9-6) at Newcastle 6f (6) pol in Oct.
Grandfather Tom 25-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, pushed along over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Breathless Times (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Shortbackandsides (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon in touch towards far side, ridden and went 3rd approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 4 3/4l behind Cool Spirit (9-2) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Maison Wix Mayson filly out of Petit A Petit.
Purple Dragon 25-1 (8-11) Raced wide, tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 8 1/2l behind Galloway Hills (9-2) at Lingfield 5f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Hornby 10-1 (8-11) Keen raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Sir Hector (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Q Twenty Boy (IRE) Dandy Man gelding out of Judies Child.