tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead near finish, headed post
held up towards rear, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
led, headed 5f out, chased leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
steadied start, held up towards rear, wide into straight 2f out, ridden and ran on strongly to lead post
dwelt, in rear, never near leaders
dwelt, always towards rear
dwelt, held up, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
tracked leader, ridden to chase clear leader 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, headway to chase leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear, wide into straight 2f out
tracked leaders, led 5f out, ridden clear 2f out, headed near finish
Veeraya has been raised 4lb for a narrow win at Kempton while Fire Diamond will have to defy a 5lb rise if he’s to complete his hat-trick on his first visit here. SALEH was having just his fifth career start when getting up close home over course and distance four weeks ago. A 3lb higher mark is not prohibitive and he should again beat Polar Kite and Sehayli. Hipz and Virile make most appeal of the remainder ahead of Swot, second over a mile here last time but possibly not suited by a drop back in trip.
Veeraya 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov beating Russian Reward (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Top of The Bank 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Ad Vitam (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Saleh (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) In touch, headway on inner from over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 7f hcp (5) pol in Nov beating Rebel Lightning (9-6) by hd, 12 ran.
Polar Kite (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Candesta (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Tulip Dress 16-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division on inside, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Luang Prabang (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Trust Me Boy 12-1 (9-5) Always behind, 9th of 10, 20l behind Custard The Dragon (9-7) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Fire Diamond 7-2 (8-13) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Garter (9-5) by nk, 9 ran.
Virile (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Cliff (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Sehayli (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Slow into stride towards rear, never near leaders, 7th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Bridge Builder (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Swot 4-1jfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Seek The Fair Land (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Hipz (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Chelwood Gate (8-12) at Lingfield 7f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Prim And Proper 20-1 (8-13) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Chelwood Gate (8-12) at Lingfield 7f stks (6) pol in Dec.
Bookmaker 10-1 (9-7) Led early, chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, hung right over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Paladin (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Encapsulated 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Billyoakes (9-6) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
