chased leader until lost place 9th, weakened 3 out
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, soon ridden, never able to challenge
behind, driven and headway approaching 3 out, ridden and stayed on under pressure from next, never trouble leaders
tracked leaders, headway to lead 9th, headed after 3 out, ridden to lead again, driven out
behind, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, no impression
held up towards rear, headway into mid-division when fell 9th
chased leaders, ridden 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led after 3 out, ridden and headed last, no extra flat
mid-division, ridden 9th, weakened 3 out
always behind
in touch, lost place 9th, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on one pace from 2 out
chased leaders, headway 3 out, soon ridden, weakened last
always behind, tailed off from 3 out
behind from halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led to 9th, outpaced 3 out, ridden next, kept on same pace
There are plenty of runners in with chances in this competitive event and Mary Reveley's Sun King is a hopeful more than confident selection. Running through the field. Only One Matty has been raise 15lbs for an easy Musselburgh win, which seems a little harsh, so we will see how close to getting it right the handicapper is. Hopbine came back to form with a Wincanton win two runs ago. Raised five pounds for that, he will at least have a good claimer reducing the burden by three pounds. General Duroc looked more like his old self at Sandown last time and, now upped un trip, it would be no surprise to see him go well. Undeniable keeps knocking at the door but has been raised for getting beaten last time, while Ardashir hails from a stable in form and, lightly raced, has every chance of being competitive from his current mark. Teejay and Undeniable are closely weighted on their Southwell runs in December, and Canon Barney, who did quite well over hurdles in Ireland, returns to that sphere following some indifferent runs over fences. There is no doubt that Shared Account is well weighted on the best of his Irish form, while Rookery Lad could go well back at this trip from his current mark. Saxon Mill won here in 2002 and Station Island has hinted at ability in a light career to date. Sun King is another to be well weighted on the best of his form and now tries this trip for the first time. Finally, Ireland's Eye is close to a mark from which he has won if you factor in his rider's claim. It's a nightmare of a puzzle to solve really, but you have to nail your colours somewhere, and we'll take a chance with Sun King.
