made all, ran on strongly, unchallenged
steadied and switched left start, held up in rear, switched right home turn, headway out wide over 1f out, went 3rd under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved
close 3rd on inside, pushed along halfway, outpaced 2f out, rallied turning in, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace, never any chance with winner
chased winner, ridden turning in, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
off the pace in 4th, outpaced halfway, weakened soon after
HUBERTS DREAM has recorded both handicap wins so far at this venue. He’s penalised for landing the odds with the minimum of fuss over track and trip last week but has the strongest form. Royal Mariner landed a double here during the summer but Geralt Of Rivia is less exposed and will be sharper for last month’s outing at Kempton. Cheeky Maxi gets additional headgear and Ricardo Ofworthing has switched yards.
Huberts Dream (IRE) 1-3fav (9-13) Made all, came easily clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 6f (6) pol in Dec beating South Dakota Sioux (9-7) by 5l, 7 ran.
Royal Mariner (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Michaela's Boy (9-10) at Chelmsford City 5f (4) pol in Dec.
Geralt Of Rivia (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish, 4th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Elegant Charm (9-4) at Kempton 6f (4) pol in Nov.
Cheeky Maxi (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, off the pace towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 10l behind Clipsham La Habana (9-4) at Kempton 6f (5) pol in Nov.
Ricardo Ofworthing (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 8, 10 3/4l behind Lumacho (9-3) at Chelmsford City 5f (6) pol in Sep.