slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders
prominent, driven 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
prominent 3f
slowly into stride, soon switched right, always behind, eased final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, driven 2f out, some headway over 1f out, no chance with leaders when eased final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always prominent, hung left and every chance from well over 1f out until just inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner
mid-division, steady headway 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders going well, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly and drew clear inside final furlong
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Nonrunner
Arabian Dancer can return with a bang at the expense of Westbrook Blue, Bailey Gate, and My Gacho to name but three. Arabian Dancer was quite consistent last term, running with credit in two big sales races here and at Newmarket on her final two starts. Her fourth to Cape Columbine at headquarters should make her hard to beat if fit enough, and you can be sure that she will have been well galloped in readiness for her return. Westbrook Blue has already been on the go and has won his last two outings, but Bill Turner's charge has to shoulder a six-pound penalty for his latest success at Chester eight days ago. Bailey Gate rounded off his two-year-old campaign with a comfortable win over Westland here last October and is another for the short-list, while My Gacho disappointed a little at Lingfield given his earlier form. Persian Rock has not been seen since running at Ascot in September, and has his fair share of weight, so for the winner we rely on Arabian Dancer.
Persian Rock (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Wise Dennis (8-6) at Ascot 7f 2yo hcp (B1) gf in Sept.
Westbrook Blue 15-2 (7-11) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chester 5f 3yo hcp (2) gs beating Bold Marc (8-2) by 2l, 10 ran.
Bailey Gate 13-2 (8-9) Held up, headway 2f out, led inside final 2f, pushed clear over 1f out, comfortably, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (D2) sft in Oct beating Westland (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Deeday Bay (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 15l behind River Royale (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Arabian Dancer 7-1 (8-0) Raced far side, held up, headway 2f out, effort and every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 4th of 29, 2l behind Cape Columbine (8-8) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (B1) sft in Oct.
Encanto (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 16, 10l behind dhtrs Morse (9-7) & Idle Power (9-3) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Doitforreel (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, behind, headway when not much room over 1f out, soon ridden, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Penang Sapphire (8-1) at Nottingham 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (E3) hvy in Nov.
My Gacho (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden and no impression on leaders from 2f out, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Guildenstern (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Missed A Beat 25-1 (8-13) In touch 3f, last of 20, well behind Paris Bell (8-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) sft in Oct.
Bee Stinger 4-1 (8-7) Held up behind leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Look At The Stars (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn aut (E) gd in Aug.
Elisha (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Led, driven and headed approaching final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Moth Ball (9-7) at Brighton 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D3) frm in Sept.
Intrepid Jack 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Nov beating Seamless (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Gloved Hand 20-1 (9-2) Behind far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 19, 5l behind Tesary (8-11) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Apr.
Aastral Magic 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Happy Event (8-13) at Bath 6f nov aut stk (E) gs in Aug.
Rosapenna (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway halfway, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Tom Forest (8-13) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
