tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, over 2 lengths up inside final furlong, held on
held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, went 2nd and ran on towards finish, not quite reach winner
slowly away, behind, switched left inside final furlong, ran on, no chance
held up in rear, ridden on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
mid-division, shaken up and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold, prominent on inside, lost place over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, some late headway, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
NonRunner
Al Khan won this 12 months ago with Yeeoow only fifth but recent efforts have left a bit to be desired. Letmestopyouthere runs in a claimer for the first time and would have a chance at the weights but has reserved his best for Tapeta so far. Nezar has won over this trip but has been confined to 6f this year so caution is advised while September’s Wolverhampton winner Unforgiving Minute is giving weight to all of his rivals. OUTER SPACE hinted at a revival at Chelmsford 12 days ago. Though he doesn’t often run here, there is no reason why he should be disadvantaged and he has a solid chance at the weights. Lunar Deity is much better over a mile
Unforgiving Minute 7-4fav (9-9) Chased clear pair, close up over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final 100 yards, kept on, won at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Sep beating Tatlisu (9-8) by 1l, 7 ran.
Nezar (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Born To Finish (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Lunar Deity 20-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Pearl Spectre (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Letmestopyouthere (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, pressed for 3rd inside final furlong, one pace final 75 yards, 6th of 20, 6l behind What's The Story (9-5) at Doncaster 7f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Outer Space 14-1 (9-4) Dropped out start, held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Pearl Spectre (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Yeeoow (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 100 yards, 4th of 11, 4l behind Red Trooper (8-7) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Sep.
Dutiful Son (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Spirit Of Belle (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Al Khan (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Our Charlie Brown (8-10) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Bingo George (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Tracked winner until ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 8 1/2l behind First Excel (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Morache Music 5-1 (8-11) Reluctant going to post, slowly away, behind headway in centre 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Ballesteros (8-9) at Windsor 6f stks (5) sft in Oct.
Fullon Clarets 25-1 (8-9) Led until halfway, chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 20 1/2l behind Ballesteros (8-9) at Windsor 6f stks (5) sft in Oct.
Play The Blues (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Taken to post early, dwelt keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, eased, last of 5, 29 3/4l behind Rock Icon (9-1) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gs in Aug.