held up in rear on outer, headway on bit on outside 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear final furlong
in touch on outer, pushed along 3f out, stayed on to chase winner just inside final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, keen, always behind
behind, ridden over 4f out, headway on outside over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
mid-division, hard ridden and no headway final 2f
always behind
prominent, led 4f out to 3f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, hard ridden and stayed on same pace from over 1f out
led to 4f out, weakened rapidly
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
held up in rear, some headway on outside over 1f out, no danger
held up in mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
close up on inner when not much room and clipped heels and unseated rider 3f out
pressed leader until weakened rapidly 4f out
Nick Littmoden has hit a good run of form lately and can pick up again with Zaffeu, who just edges out Glendale and Imperial Royale , who both arrive here with claims but were a little disappointing last time. Sadler's Cove is being kept busy and looks worth another try at this trip after a couple of near misses lately. However, he, like many of the rest, lacks a turn of foot and could be vulnerable to a strong finisher. Glendale had the measure of Margery Daw when they met here at the start of this month and is another that is unexposed at the trip. However, he is not the most resilient in a finish and others make more appeal. Imperial Royale is a prime candidate to set the early running and should again run his race. However, it was a weak contest that he won on his penultimate start and he will do well to make all in this company. Especially if Paul Cosgrave can get Zaffeu into a good rhythm as things unfold. The son of Zafonic has no doubts about his stamina and, with the track not expected to pose any problems in this company, he looks the most reliable of this modest bunch.
Kavi (IRE) 20-1 Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 19l behind Robbie Can Can at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp 0-60 (F) pol.
Chocolate Boy (IRE) 12-1 Held up, unable to quicken 3f out, keeping on same pace when not clear run inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 4l behind The Violin Player at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Raheel (IRE) 20-1 Held up, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 31l behind Ellovamul at Yarmouth 1m 2f stk (H5) gd in Oct.
Mustang Ali (IRE) 7-1 Mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Typhoon Tilly at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (F4) pol in Jan.
Velocitas 5-1 In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 2l behind Theatre Tinka at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (F4) pol in Nov.
Zaffeu 11-2 Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Scottish River at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (E3) pol.
Avanti 20-1 In rear, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 9th of 15, 8l behind Mosca at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (E) gf in Jul '01.
Theatre Tinka (IRE) 14-1 Held up, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sainte Just at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Moon Spinner 9-2 Tracked leaders, driven along and not quicken 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Dream Magic at Lingfield 1m 5f clm (E3) pol.
Sadler's Cove (FR) 13-2 Raced wide, held up, headway halfway, ridden to chase leader over 4f out, led over 2f out, headed and one pace from 1f out, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Vanbrugh at Southwell 2m amt hcp (E3) fbs.
Larad (IRE) 16-1 Behind, last of 14, 10l behind Dark Society at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (F4) pol.
Margery Daw (IRE) 4-1fav Took keen hold, held up in mid-division, driven and no impression over 1f out, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dark Society at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (F4) pol.
Lawaaheb (IRE) 33-1 Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 7l behind Eijaaz at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (F4) pol in Jan.
Man The Gate 7-1 Held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Gold Guest at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (F4) pol in Jan.
Glendale 8-1 Raced wide in mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Dark Society at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (F4) pol.
Imperial Royale (IRE) 13-2 Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, lost place and hampered over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 15l behind Saameq at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (F4) pol in Jan.
