held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, neever nearer
mid-division, headway and not clear run over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, tracked leader, weakened over 1f out
led until over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
in touch, effort over 1f out, faded final furlong
Kafeel has been raised 5lb having won for the first time since 2014 when successful at Kempton. Mr Mac is less exposed and has gone up the same amount after opening his account at the latter track. But GRACIOUS GEORGE showed signs of a resurgence when third at Chelmsford last month and he gets the nod having won off a 13lb higher mark at the same venue last year. Runaiocht is another not badly treated if back to his best while With Approval won off a similar mark at Brighton in September.
Mr Mac 20-1 (8-11) In rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Viola Park (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Rakematiz 14-1 (9-2) Headway to track leader over 8f out, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Bayston Hill (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Kafeel (USA) 15-8fav (9-5) Chased leader, led over 1f out, held on well towards finish, won at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Dor's Law (9-1) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Gracious George (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Anna Medici (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
With Approval (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Anna Medici (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Runaiocht (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 7th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Miss Minuty (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Kachess 33-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, 8th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Mr Mac (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Spare Parts (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed final furlong, weakened inside last 75 yards, 8th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Barista (9-6) at Salisbury 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Palace Moon 14-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear on inside, some headway over 1f out, never threatened, 8th of 13, 5l behind Cookie Ring (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (7) pol in Nov.
Rising Sunshine (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Magic Mirror (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Muthraab Aldaar (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Slow into stride outpaced and behind, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 8l behind Pinnata (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Nov.