held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakening when short of room inside final furlong
keen hold in touch, tracked leaders over 4f out, effort over 1f out, soon one pace
led, set steady pace, headed over 3f out, soon faded
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
always prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, rallied and led again over 1f out, headed and no extra close home
raced in rear, some headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, faded final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, strong headway to chase leaders over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung left and chased leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
slowly away, always in rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, lost place close home
pulled hard in mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, soon no impression
dwelt, always behind, never a factor
Nonrunner
NICE STYLE took the eye when finishing a creditable third in a hot handicap over 1m2f at Kempton on his first start for Jeremy Gask, so it was slightly disappointing that he never really threatened when stepped up in trip at Wolverhampton last time. The lightly raced six-year-old is worth another chance here. Distinctive Image had a couple of today's rivals well behind when fourth to Final Drive at Wolverhampton last month. He has every chance on his earlier effort over C&D and is closely matched with Hidden Glory on that running. Mafeking is still capable of a big run if in the mood while The Which Doctor and Franco Is My Name are in decent form but have a bit to prove at this level.
Nice Style (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Lovers Causeway (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Dec.
Distinctive Image (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Final Drive (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Dec.
Mafeking (UAE) 7-2 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Final Drive (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Dec.
Rugell (ARG) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders 2f, soon behind, lost touch final 2f, last of 10, 34l behind Reve De Nuit (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Audemar (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Keen tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind Final Drive (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Dec.
King Olav (UAE) 25-1 (9-12) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 11, 20l behind Spensley (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Scamperdale 20-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 38l behind Final Drive (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Dec.
The Cayterers 16-1 (9-4) Always in rear, last of 14, well behind Space War (9-4) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Franco Is My Name 3-1fav (9-8) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, hung left under pressure, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Trip The Light (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
European Dream (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 5l behind Pendragon (9-4) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Hidden Glory 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 10, 5l behind Reve De Nuit (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Thunderstruck 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened 1f out, 7th of 10, 12l behind Reve De Nuit (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Record Breaker (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened last 100 yards, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Porgy (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
The Which Doctor 7-2 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach winner, to much to do, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Dark Promise (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
