tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, soon headed, driven to lead again post
steadied start, keen soon tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
went left start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
steadied start, keen in rear, weakened over 2f out
in rear, never on terms
keen led, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
pulled hard, held up, never a factor
towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
carried left and hampered start, tracked leaders, effort between horses approaching final furlong, led narrowly inside final furlong, idled and headed post
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A very tough handicap to fathom and the soft ground may hold the key. Usain Colt looked a very nice prospect when landing a maiden over the C&D in October and has to be considered along with Elusive Flame, who completed a double in late summer before finding Group 3 company and fast ground against him at Newmarket. Newnton Lodge made a successful debut on ground with some give at Sandown and then ran far too badly to be true at Leicester. He's much better than that and is one to note as is Red Quartet, who was undone by firm going on his hat-trick attempt here in October. Tartiflette gained a surprise but deserved victory on good to soft ground at Doncaster and she could be on a fair mark but if ALJAMAAHEER is to justify entries in the 2000 Guineas and Derby the impressive Yarmouth maiden winner should have few problems taking this. Sans Loi ran a cracking race at Newmarket on Tuesday and, providing he's suffered no ill effects, must be a threat from a 1lb lower mark.
Gregorian (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, shaken up and drew clear final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct beating Shuja (9-3) by 4l, 16 ran.
Aljamaaheer (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Dwelt, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, quickened inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct beating Mezzotint (8-10) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Usain Colt 3-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division and keen, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left and kept on well, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct beating Swan Song (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Elusive Flame 8-1 (8-12) In rear, never on terms, 8th of 10, 11l behind Alsindi (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep.
Self Centred 25-1 (8-12) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 7th of 14, 6l behind Pimpernel (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo fll Listed stks (1) gf in Oct.
Van Der Art 8-1 (9-3) Slowly away and outpaced, in rear, headway halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Poetic Dancer (9-7) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Oct.
Newnton Lodge 9-2 (9-2) Started slowly, always in rear, ridden and no response inside final 3f, last of 6, 17l behind Cravat (8-13) at Leicester 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Oct.
Red Quartet (IRE) 5-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Poetic Dancer (9-7) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Oct.
I'm So Glad 3-1fav (8-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead and flashed tail entering final furlong, edged left under pressure, ran on, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug beating Gifted Dancer (8-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Tartiflette 20-1 (8-12) Prominent, always going well, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Nov beating Pacific Heights (9-3) by nk, 16 ran.
Compton 5-2 (9-0) Chased leading pair on inside, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 6, 13l behind Graphic (9-0) at Kempton 7f Conditions Stakes (2yo) (4) pol in Sep.
Three Am Tour (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Venetian View (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Sans Loi (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Keen in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd near finish, not trouble winner, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Es Que Love (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Lunar Deity 8-1 (8-13) Outpaced and always behind, 14th of 16, 18l behind Bomber Jet (8-11) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs in Aug.
