tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
went right start, tracked leaders, led entering final furlong, ridden and asserted near finish
mid-division, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f
went left start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
taken to post early, led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
always in rear
in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
sprawled in stalls and hampered start, in rear, ridden and kept on, not trouble leaders
Perfect Act marked her recent return from a lay-off with a narrow margin victory over C&D. Another bold bid is expected here but preference goes to ANNE OF KIEV. Jeremy Gask's mare also won over C&D last time but, swooping into the lead in the closing stages, she appeared to do so with a bit in hand. A 4lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent her following up. Vintage remains in fine fettle and can figure along with Methaaly, who is also holding his form well.
Billy Red 7-1 (9-0) Led, clear over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 7, 8l behind Secret Asset (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Anne of Kiev (IRE) 10-3fav (9-7) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run under pressure inside final furlong, led final 50 yards, cosily, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov beating Quasi Congaree (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Perfect Act 9-1 (9-5) Hampered start, towards rear, good headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, driven out, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol beating Sioux Rising (9-7) by ns, 12 ran.
Mister Green (FR) 33-1 (8-2) Pressed leader, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 12, 21l behind Angel's Pursuit (9-11) at Kempton 7f hcp (2) pol.
Vintage (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, nk behind Illustrious Prince (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
Onceaponatime (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Towards rear, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 7l behind Sir Geoffrey (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Feelin Foxy 15-2 (9-7) Prominent, raced keenly, driven over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Prince James (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Dingaan (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along in rear, 6th of 7, 11l behind Secret Asset (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Lastkingofscotland (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Headway to chase leaders over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 21l behind Zebrano (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Rapid Water 20-1 (9-1) Always in rear, 7th of 8, 6l behind Norman Orpen (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Methaaly (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) In rear, came wide entering straight, headway over 1f out, edged left thereafter, ran on to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Sir Geoffrey (9-1) by hd, 6 ran.
Baby Dottie 4-1fav (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 6l behind Perfect Act (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.