steadied start, held up in touch, improved to go 3rd 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leader to over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
in rear, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, held up, raced wide, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden clear approaching 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
keen, chased leaders, chased leader over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
in rear, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
Louphole appears to have been found a reasonable opening to make his return to racing a profitable experience, with Sparkwell, Jayanjay and Desert Light fancied to pose the biggest problems today. Desert Light acts well here and, having gone close on a couple of occasions recently, he has to be respected in this company. A wide draw makes life tougher than ideal for him though and his 7lb claimer will need to be on his game to grab a prominent position at an early stage. Jayanjay was a disappointing favourite at Kempton on Saturday and needs to quickly banish that memory. He is very well treated from his current mark but needs to confirm that is not simply on the downgrade these days. Sparkwell is still relatively unexposed and has a leading chance on the best of his efforts. His 6lb penalty is fare and a bold attempt looks assured. However, Louphole, who rounded off last season on a high, is reintroduced at a realistic level. His trainer, Peter Makin, has done well with the small number of runners he has sent out recently and, as the booking of Eddie Ahern suggests that he means business, all the bases have been covered for the four-year-old's first start on the All Weather campaign.
Lethal 11-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner to entering final furlong, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Quintrell (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Sept.
Louphole 10-3fav (9-7) Dwelt, held up, switched right and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Jul beating Cree (8-10) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Jayanjay 11-4fav (9-2) Prominent, riddne to challenge and every chance 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, beaten when eased inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Hollow Jo (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) In rear when hampered soon after start, never a factor, 10th of 11, 17l behind Who's Winning (9-6) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Jul.
Perfect Treasure (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 3l behind Climate (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Oct.
Sparkwell 4-1 (8-8) Held up in touch going well, ridden to lead final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating City For Conquest (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Quality Street 15-2 (8-5) Led over 3f, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Stoneacre Boy (8-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Desert Light (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind dhtrs Mulberry Lad (8-5) & Imperium (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
